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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 phrase does the missionaries shout from the airplane to the Aucan houses below while flying over Villano?
2. Where do Nate and Ed spot the Aucas?
3. What does Jim's brother, Bob, fear will happen to Jim?
4. When do Jim and Elisabeth marry?
5. What childhood dream does Jim now see the hand of God working?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what happens when the ship makes port at Puna and the men disembark.
2. What events characterize Jim and Elisabeth's first few months as newlyweds?
3. What is the significance for Jim of Paul's passage to Corinthians, "it is a matter of share and share alike"?
4. What does Jim mean when he tells Elisabeth the churches are "still hollow with reality?"
5. 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."?
6. What amazes Elisabeth about the Indians attending Jim's sermons?
7. What happens when Jim prays that God will give him some signal for his departure?
8. What is the significance of the allegory of the chrysanthemums?
9. What do Jim and Elisabeth concur about modern weddings?
10. What is the significance of Elisabeth's collection of biblical verses written by Jim in the Epilogue?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Some consider Jim Elliot's views on war, law, theology, and philosophy to be iconistic. What is your definition of iconistic? What does this term mean? Cite examples from the book demonstrating Jim's iconistic viewpoint on war, theology, law, and philosophy.
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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