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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Metaxas claim to be the major obstacle that inhibited the relationship between Bonhoeffer and Maria von Wedemeyer from developing, according to Metaxas?
(a) He was 36 and she was 18.
(b) She was a member of the German Christians.
(c) She was a close intimate of Hitler's inner circle.
(d) She was a dedicated Nazi.

2. Upon what does Metaxas focus "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" upon?
(a) Bonhoeffer's theological training.
(b) Bonhoeffer's clandestine connections that brought him to be involved in the plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler.
(c) Bonhoeffer's evolving personal relationships.
(d) Bonhoeffer's determination to understand and live God's will.

3. How does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer's parents learned of his death?
(a) From watching the video of his execution on a movie theater news reel.
(b) By listening to the broadcast of his memorial service on the Radio.
(c) By receiving a phone call from one of Bonhoeffers survivors after his release from Flossenburg concentration camp.
(d) By receiving a letter from the commandant of Flossenburg concentration camp.

4. What does Metaxas report to be Hitler's proposal to navigate relations between the church and the German government?
(a) Adopt a confession of faith.
(b) Appoint a commission of three bishops.
(c) Receive an endorsement from the Pope.
(d) Appoint a Reichsbischof (Reich Bishop).

5. How does Metaxas claim that Operation Flash got it's name?
(a) It was a plan to put a suicide bomber in a meeting with Hitler.
(b) Because it was a plan to blow up Hitler's plane while he was being flown over Minsk.
(c) It got it's name because they had planned to have a sniper shoot Hitler when a spotlight came on him during a Nazi rally.
(d) It was a plan to set fire to Hitler's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bonhoeffer's next destination after he traveled to Sweden to share information regarding the conspiracy against Hitler with Bishop George Bell, according to Metaxas.

2. Who does Metaxas report to be the professor who became the greatest influence over Bonhoeffer's life?

3. How does Metaxas explain Bonhoeffer's view of the relationship of the church to the world?

4. How does Metaxas explain the Nuremberg laws affected the Jews?

5. 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?

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