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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. What does Jim's brother, Bob, fear will happen to Jim?

2. What else does Elisabeth compare to Jim's death?

3. What does Dr. Tidmarsh teach Jim and the other new missionaries?

4. What is Jim struggling to contain once he and Ed McCully reach Chester, Illinois?

5. Why does Dr. Tidmarsh fail to pick up Pete and Jim upon their arrival?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Give an example of how this chapter, Impelled by These Voices, exemplifies the theme that God is in control.

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

4. Why does Elisabeth experience doubt upon the news of the Aucan spotting?

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

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

7. What is a positive outgrowth from the Flemings' fiesta at Puyupungu?

8. What is meant by Jim's statement to Elisabeth, "It may be that he hasn't planned to make us wait for years, but it certainly looks like it from here."?

9. What happens when Jim prays that God will give him some signal for his departure?

10. What happens when Elisabeth is believed to have contracted tuberculosis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim wrote, "God deliver me from the dread asbestos of 'other things.' Saturate me with the oil of the Spirit that I may be aflame. But a flame is transient, often short-lived." In your opinion, do you believe Jim's flame of fire is ever ignited? Given flames extinguish over time, is Jim's death the final extinguisher for his fire? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Wheaton College is a four-year liberal arts interdenominational college. Although the college has changed since 1945 when Jim Elliot attended, what characteristics do you think encourage Jim to attend Wheaton College? Why do you think Jim chooses a religious interdenominational college versus a public institution? How does this religious education round out Jim's personality?

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