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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accomplishment of Bonhoeffer's maternal great grandfather, Karl August von Hase, does Metaxas credit with fueling Bonhoeffer's interest in Rome?
(a) Von Hase's 20 trips there and the strong ties he cultivated through them.
(b) Von Hase's vast collection of lyric poetry of Horace and Catullus.
(c) Von Hase's many mission trips with Roman Catholic Officials.
(d) Von Hase's extensive journals and geographic records of his trips to Rome.

2. What was Bohnoeffers' first impression of American theology students, according to documents cited by Metaxas.
(a) They attempted to connect all their training to finding a profession.
(b) They made shallow, unsubstantiated statements and were ignorant of dogmatics and basic theological questions.
(c) Their "new world" view offered a fresh perspective on his European theological training.
(d) They were detached from the protestant heritage that was so vital in Germany.

3. What does Metaxas report to be the name of the church wherein Bonhoeffer heard the preaching of Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.?
(a) First Baptist Church of New York City.
(b) Riverside Church.
(c) Abyssinian Baptist Church.
(d) Park Avenue Baptist Church.

4. What did Bonhoeffer claim to be the two main questions that young theologians brought to him in a letter to Karl Barth that was cited by Metaxas?
(a) What should be our view toward the Jews? Aren't we to honor the government since it was ordained by God?
(b) How do I minister the Gospel under the opposition of the government? How do I protect my flock from the government?
(c) How do I learn to pray? How do I learn to read the Bible?
(d) Should we strive to work within the government to change those practices that are immoral? Aren't we as Christians to humbly submit to the governing authority?

5. According to Metaxas, to what did ideas and beliefs have to relate before Bonhoeffer would consider them worthwhile?
(a) The observations of great historians.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The universal catholic church.
(d) The world of reality outside one's mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did Metaxas credit much of Luther's bitterness toward the Jews and others at the end of his life?

2. How did Bonhoeffer characterize German emigres in Barcelona, according to a quote used by Metaxas?

3. Of the students with whom Bonhoeffer socialized while in New York, which does Metaxas claim had the greatest influence?

4. What were the two reasons Metaxas cites that Bonhoeffer decided to lead two German congregations in London?

5. What question regarding the reformation became increasingly important to Bonhoeffer as the Nazis became increasingly demanding of the Lutheran church?

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