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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 extensive journals and geographic records of his trips to Rome.
(b) Von Hase's many mission trips with Roman Catholic Officials.
(c) Von Hase's 20 trips there and the strong ties he cultivated through them.
(d) Von Hase's vast collection of lyric poetry of Horace and Catullus.

2. What part of Bonhoeffer's trip to New York does Metaxas suggest had the most influence on his changed preaching style?
(a) His involvement in the debate between secularists and fundamentalists.
(b) His viewing of "All Quiet on the Western Front" with a Frenchman.
(c) His worship at the "negro churches".
(d) His road trip to Mexico.

3. How many children does Metaxas claim came to Bonhoeffer's first Sunday school class in Barcelona?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 7.
(d) One.

4. To what Biblical prophets did Metaxas compare Bonhoeffer based upon the speech he gave at Fano?
(a) Nehemiah and Jeremiah.
(b) Daniel and Samuel.
(c) Jeremiah and Jonah.
(d) John the Baptist and Elijah.

5. Why does Metaxas suggest the students in Bonhoeffer's confirmation class in Wedding were different from similar children in classes he taught in Harlem?
(a) The students in Harlem were largely from poor, dysfunctional families and were disruptive, whereas the students in Wedding were patient and orderly.
(b) Because the students in Harlem participated voluntarily and their parents took their attendance seriously, whereas the students in Wedding were mandated by the state to attend, so the students were disruptive and disrespectful.
(c) The students in Harlem were affluent and motivated whereas the students in Wedding were from lower class families and acted like they were trapped in their position.
(d) There were no differences between the students in Harlem and Wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What momentous historic event does Metaxas note took place two days after Bonhoeffer arrived in Germany, and of which he was ignorant?

2. According to Metaxas, upon what basis were Jews persecuted in Nazi Germany?

3. Why does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer became a soldier?

4. What is the one area in which Bonhoeffer's father saw a relationship with the work of his son, according to a letter cited by Metaxas?

5. What does Metaxas identify as the difference between the theological debate in the U.S. in the 1930's and those in which Bonhoeffer participated as he was earning his doctorate degrees?

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