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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. Why did the opponents the group, "German Christians" consider the name to be oxymoronic?
(a) Because the group's embrace of heresy violated the definition of being Christian, and many true Germans disagreed with their positions.
(b) Because many who were joining the group were not German or Christian.
(c) Because most Christians had already left Germany.
(d) Because they were following Adolf Hitler who was neither German or Christian.

2. What is the explanation that Metaxas gives for Bonhoeffer's willingness to join the same fraternity his father, Igel, when he attended Berlin University?
(a) Igel had direct political connections to the line of German Chancellors dating back to the 19th century.
(b) Igel eschewed the use of alcohol.
(c) Igel was politically moderate and patriotic, but not nationalistic.
(d) Igel members were well known for their elaborate hats and dueling scars.

3. How had Bonhoeffer's relationships outside of Germany affect his view of the church, according to Metaxas?
(a) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world helped him see that German theology was superior and worth protecting.
(b) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world helped him see that the conflicts facing Germans were mild compared to those faced in other countries.
(c) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world gave him the perspective to be able to see the flaws in German theology.
(d) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world were with people of different races and nationalities, but they could share their believe in Christian principles.

4. What question regarding the reformation became increasingly important to Bonhoeffer as the Nazis became increasingly demanding of the Lutheran church?
(a) Did Christianity have too close of a relationship with pagan culture when the catholic church became officially recognized.
(b) Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
(c) Can there really be a separation of church and state?
(d) Did the reformation go wrong by moving from a sect to a church.

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

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. What does Metaxas report to be the subject of Bonhoeffer's first sermon in Barcelona?

3. How did Bonhoeffer deal with the conduct of the students in Wedding?

4. To what Biblical prophets did Metaxas compare Bonhoeffer based upon the speech he gave at Fano?

5. For what reason does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer left London for Berlin?

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