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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Saxon Hus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luther conclude that salvation cannot rest upon?
(a) on rituals of the church
(b) on false hope offered by the Devil
(c) on the dictates of the Pope
(d) on human achievement

2. What is Hans Luther's occupation?
(a) He butchers sheep and pigs.
(b) He works in the mines and owns six foundries.
(c) He is a green grocer.
(d) He is a teacher.

3. What is Luther's family's social status?
(a) peasants
(b) courtiers
(c) middle class
(d) aristocrats

4. What are indulgences intended for?
(a) the priviledge of skipping masses
(b) the reduction of time in purgatory
(c) the right to total absolution for a lifetime
(d) the ability to live sinlessly

5. How does Martin Luther explain his calling?
(a) by a near death experience
(b) by a voice from heaven out of a thunder cloud
(c) by the aurthority of the parish priest
(d) by a series of dreams he has had

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luther attempt to do unsuccessfully?

2. In the Catholic religion, what is the designation for the first day of November?

3. What does Luther think he must do?

4. What does the church, according to Bainton, readily admit today?

5. How does Luther fare as a novice in the monastery?

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