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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 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.
(b) There were no differences between the students in Harlem and Wedding.
(c) The students in Harlem were largely from poor, dysfunctional families and were disruptive, whereas the students in Wedding were patient and orderly.
(d) 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.

2. What was a criticism that Bonhoeffer made of his head pastor in Barcelona, Friedrich Olbricht?
(a) Olbricht had, "...lost his zeal for the church and had become disinterested in applying biblical truths to the modern world."
(b) Olbricht was gone too much and left too many of the responsibilities of the parish to him.
(c) Olbricht, "...has...done nothing in the was of addressing the younger generation in his parish."
(d) Olbricht was, "Too demanding of his expectations that I understand all the challenges of his pastorate."

3. According to Metaxas, upon what basis were Jews persecuted in Nazi Germany?
(a) Jews were persecuted on political grounds.
(b) Jews were persecuted on religious grounds.
(c) Jews were persecuted on economic grounds.
(d) Jews were persecuted on racial grounds.

4. How did Bonhoeffer characterize his decision to go to Barcelona, according to Metaxas?
(a) "After much council and fervent prayer, I made the decision that changed my life."
(b) "In spite of the protests of my parents, I decided this venture was where I was being led."
(c) "I made my decision based upon what was best for me and Elizabeth (Zinn)."
(d) "It happened that I went."

5. What does Metaxas report to be Bonhoeffer's first ministry?
(a) 14 Wangenheimstrasse.
(b) The associate pastorship in Barcelona.
(c) Teaching and preaching to a youth Sunday school class in the Grunewald parish.
(d) The Thursday Circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Bonhoeffer's memorial service, according to Metaxas?

2. Why does Metaxas claim Reformation Sunday is a patriotic holiday in Germany?

3. What accomplishment of Bonhoeffer's maternal great grandfather, Karl August von Hase, does Metaxas credit with fueling Bonhoeffer's interest in Rome?

4. How does Metaxas claim the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" affected Bonhoeffer?

5. How does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer's parents learned of his death?

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