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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Ministry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer say about one brother saying anything secretly against another, even with good intentions?
(a) It is permissible only if with good intentions.
(b) It should be absolutely banned.
(c) He did not address it at all.
(d) There is nothing wrong with it

2. Finish the following concept Bonhoeffer puts forth in Chapter 3: Only when one is at ease with fellowship....
(a) Can one be with others.
(b) Can one understand God.
(c) Can one enjoy work.
(d) Can one be alone.

3. At which U.S. school did Bonhoeffer study Niebuhr and fall in love with American Negro spirituals?
(a) Princeton Seminary.
(b) Dallas Theological Seminary.
(c) Union Theological Seminary.
(d) Oral Roberts University.

4. What is the Greek word for the type of love found in a spiritual community, according to Bonhoeffer?
(a) Phileo.
(b) Eros.
(c) Agape.
(d) Theos.

5. Ten years after Bonhoeffer's death, what event takes place in commemoration of his sacrifice?
(a) Bavarian pastors erect a monument in his honor.
(b) His seminary re-opens in Finkenwalde.
(c) He is awarded a posthumous Nobel prize.
(d) The Pope canonizes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christians see Bonhoeffer as having died for his faith. What term is applied to this?

2. Which Bible characters does Bonhoeffer present in Chapter 3 as examples of life alone?

3. What did Bonhoeffer believe was special about Jesus Christ?

4. What is the Psalter?

5. How many times each day does Bonhoeffer say a Christian in community should spend time alone in silence?

(see the answer key)

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