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What is a hindrance?
What is a hindrance?
Resistance, delay.
Who was introduced in chapter 4 and what is his educational and religious background?
Who was introduced in chapter 4 and what is his educational and religious background?
Ed McCully went to Wheaton College, was a football and track star, then decided to go to law school before being redirected to mission work.
What was Ed McCully's peculiar prayer when he first meets the Quichuas on a visit to Shandia?
What was Ed McCully's peculiar prayer when he first meets the Quichuas on a visit to Shandia?
His prayer was for God to spare the Indians' lives so that he and the other missionaries can bring the message of hope to them.
What does Ed want the purpose of his relationship with Marilou to be?
What does Ed want the purpose of his relationship with Marilou to be?
What disaster struck Shandia and what happened as a result?
What disaster struck Shandia and what happened as a result?
Why is the life of a missionary called one of infinite adaptability?
Why is the life of a missionary called one of infinite adaptability?
How do the missionaries stay strong spiritually?
How do the missionaries stay strong spiritually?
What are baubles?
What are baubles?
What is a pagan?
What is a pagan?
What does ignitable mean?
What does ignitable mean?
What does saturate mean?
What does saturate mean?
What is the name of the isolated, unconquered, semi-nomadic remnant of an age-old tribe that Jim and the others have gone to Ecuador to reach?
What is the name of the isolated, unconquered, semi-nomadic remnant of an age-old tribe that Jim and the others have gone to Ecuador to reach?
Who is the narrator (and author) of the story?
Who is the narrator (and author) of the story?
In what sport did Jim participate in college and what college did he attend?
In what sport did Jim participate in college and what college did he attend?
Which group of Indians is known for the ancient practice of headshrinking?
Which group of Indians is known for the ancient practice of headshrinking?
What is the capital of Ecuador?
What is the capital of Ecuador?
What happened to the first missionary who entered the Auca territory in 1667?
What happened to the first missionary who entered the Auca territory in 1667?
Why was it understandable that the Aucas had no love for the white man?
Why was it understandable that the Aucas had no love for the white man?
In a letter to his fiancée, how does Pete describe God's calling?
In a letter to his fiancée, how does Pete describe God's calling?
What does unpretentious mean?
What does unpretentious mean?
What is a liana?
What is a liana?
How do Jim and Pete describe Ecuador?
How do Jim and Pete describe Ecuador?
What is the official language of Ecuador?
What is the official language of Ecuador?
Why did Jim and Pete have to spend six months in Quito?
Why did Jim and Pete have to spend six months in Quito?
What is the eastern jungle area of Ecuador called?
What is the eastern jungle area of Ecuador called?
What is Shell Mera and who did they meet there?
What is Shell Mera and who did they meet there?
After Jim and Pete met Dr. Tidmarsh, where did they go?
After Jim and Pete met Dr. Tidmarsh, where did they go?
What does deft mean?
What does deft mean?
What does feign mean?
What does feign mean?
Why are Jim and Pete reaching out as missionaries to the Quichuas?
Why are Jim and Pete reaching out as missionaries to the Quichuas?
What observations does one young Quichua boy make of Jim and Pete?
What observations does one young Quichua boy make of Jim and Pete?
What is a plantain?
What is a plantain?
What is the Quichua's most valued tool and why?
What is the Quichua's most valued tool and why?
What is chicha and how is it made?
What is chicha and how is it made?
To the Quichuas, what does dying mean and what was really happening to the young Quichua woman who was dying?
To the Quichuas, what does dying mean and what was really happening to the young Quichua woman who was dying?
What do Jim and Pete do to learn the language of the Quichuas and what happened when they learned more of it?
What do Jim and Pete do to learn the language of the Quichuas and what happened when they learned more of it?
When Jim and Pete could not help the sick baby, who did the Quichuas turn to for help?
When Jim and Pete could not help the sick baby, who did the Quichuas turn to for help?
What were the Quichuas bound to that the learning of scripture could set them free from?
What were the Quichuas bound to that the learning of scripture could set them free from?
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Study Notes
Key Characters
- Ed McCully, a Wheaton College alumnus and law student redirected to mission work, is introduced in Chapter 4.
- Elisabeth Elliot is the narrator and author of the story.
Missionary Life
- Missionaries face infinite adaptability, constantly adjusting to new challenges while remaining committed to God's calling.
- Spiritual strength comes from prayer, faith, and scripture reading.
Cultural Insights
- The Aucas, an isolated tribe, and the Quichuas, another group, are central focuses of the missionaries’ efforts in Ecuador.
- The Quichuas place immense value on their machete, viewing it as essential for various daily tasks.
- Chicha, a local drink made from manioc, involves a unique preparation process reflecting cultural traditions.
Historical Context
- The Jivaros tribe is known for the ancient head-shrinking practice.
- First missionary Pedro Suarez was killed in Auca territory in 1667, contributing to the Aucas' distrust of outsiders due to past atrocities committed by rubber hunters.
Language and Communication
- Jim and Pete spent six months in Quito to learn Spanish and understand the local culture, speaking only the language to immerse themselves.
- They documented their language learning process by writing down what they heard, which led to improved relationships with the Quichuas.
Community Interaction
- A young Quichua boy observes that Jim and Pete are unique, often noting their reliance on paper.
- The significance of dying in Quichua culture varies, with trivial ailments misinterpreted as severe conditions, illustrated by a woman believed to be dying during childbirth.
Disasters and Challenges
- Shandia faced devastation from a flood, destroying much of the area.
- The missions aim to communicate hope and spiritual guidance to the tribes while overcoming significant physical and cultural challenges.
Miscellaneous
- Quito serves as the capital of Ecuador, while Oriente designates the eastern jungle area.
- Ed McCully’s prayer upon meeting the Quichuas emphasizes his intention to spread a message of hope.
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