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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much manna were the children of Israel given in the wilderness?

2. What does Jim leave behind after his death?

3. What does Ed McCully write in his letter to Jim?

4. What does Jim tell Elisabeth to do instead of rejecting the notion that she travel to Ecuador?

5. What does Jim decide will be his number one goal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the responsibilities Jim has while living in Shandia?

2. What events point to the idea that Jim's eventual mission is coming to fruition?

3. What happens when Jim and Ed decide to help the missionary teacher in Arajuno?

4. Where does Jim pray the Lord will place him in His service?

5. How does Jim handle his rebelliousness with God in this chapter, Hemmed in to Nothing?

6. What is Jim's strength as he undergoes the 10 week linguistics program at the University of Oklahoma?

7. Describe what happens when the ship makes port at Puna and the men disembark.

8. What is the significance for Jim of Paul's passage to Corinthians, "it is a matter of share and share alike"?

9. What are some of the situations that require Jim to use his medical training?

10. What are some of the everyday situations aboard Santa Juana that emphasize God's abundant blessings for Jim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim is an avid reader of the Book of Psalms, the third section of the printed Hebrew Bible. Themes prevalent in the Book of Psalms range from the existence of God to death, judgment, heaven, hell, hope of resurrection and of glory, fear of punishment. The Book of Psalms reflects the human spirit, which range from the lowest depths of the human heart to the upper heights of Divine contemplation. Describe scenarios from the book which demonstrate how each of the Book of Psalm themes influenced Jim.

Essay Topic 2

The author notes that the Lord finds it necessary sometimes to narrow one's vision until it is clearly focused. Explain situations in which Jim narrowly focuses his vision while a youth, college student, and adult. Cite some examples from the book demonstrating how Jim's narrow vision broadens. Is this vision broadening a positive or negative influence for Jim?

Essay Topic 3

Stemming from a Greek word, dichotomy is a division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions. The dichotomy of Jim's career ranging between being a preacher and garbage collector is expansive. How does Jim use the skills from both professions to carve out his future? How does Jim use oration skills to his advantage? What recycling and refuse skills are useful for Jim in his future endeavors? Cite examples from the book.

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