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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from his fervent belief in God, what other factor diminishes Jim's popularity with his peers?
(a) His failure to go to the school dance.
(b) His departure from Gospel Hall.
(c) His views on the war.
(d) His political speech.

2. Where do Jim Elliot's Scottish ancestors settle in the New World?
(a) Montreal.
(b) Ontario.
(c) Saskatchewan.
(d) Quebec.

3. What does Jim call the underclassmen to do besides "believing" in the Christian life?
(a) Be steadfast in Christian decision-making.
(b) Structure your life with Christ as your center.
(c) Be careful of temptations which may take one away from one's studies.
(d) Behave as a representative of Wheaten College.

4. What gifts do the missionaries offer George and the Aucan women?
(a) Food and supplies.
(b) Food and water.
(c) Books and medicine.
(d) Medicine and water.

5. Why does Jim take his exams early?
(a) He wants to attend his brother's wedding.
(b) He wants to begin his term with the Foreign Missions Fellowship.
(c) He wants to leave for Peru.
(d) He is expected to participate in the wrestling tournament.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said, "His emphasis was upon sacrifice, not of worldly goods so much as of family ties?"

2. Whose teaching convinces Fred Elliot to "recognize that life is worth living only if given over completely to God?"

3. What time does the missionary pilot tell his wife that he will communicate with her again?

4. Why does Jim tell his mother she shouldn't worry about his relationship with Elisabeth?

5. What does Jim believe to be the Lord's purpose for the Midwest gospel trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events surrounding the use of guns among boyhood friends Jim, Dutch, and Dick.

2. Why are the Aucans suspicious of the white men?

3. Why does Jim watch his diet and exercise?

4. What characteristics of Jim are not typical of a Bible school student?

5. What is special about Elisabeth's visit to Jim the second week into the fall semester?

6. What are some examples of Jim's high school escapades as a prep test for his service to God?

7. What comes of the friendships between the Elliot and MacAllister families?

8. What is the significance of Jim's comment to Elisabeth that she "bargained for a cross?"

9. What are some of the gifts the missionaries give the Aucans?

10. What role does prayer lead in Jim's daily schedule?

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