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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. To what did Bonhoeffer compare a crowd at a bullfight, according to Metaxas?
(a) The crowd from the bible yelling "crucify" at Christ.
(b) A vicious animal closing in for a kill.
(c) A type of bloodthirsty disregard for the dignity of life that he saw in Nazi brownshirts.
(d) The anger that his father would display when he was displeased with his actions.

2. How does Metaxas explain the Nuremberg laws affected the Jews?
(a) The Nuremberg laws opened the floodgate of emigration of Jews out of Germany.
(b) The Nuremberg laws socially isolated the Jews by forbidding non-Jews from socializing with them.
(c) The Nuremberg laws led directly to the Krystallnacht.
(d) The Nuremberg laws removed German citizenship from the Jews and made them subjects of the German government.

3. Who does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer's first love to be?
(a) Grete von Dohnanyi.
(b) Emmi Delbruck.
(c) Elizabeth Zinn.
(d) Maria von Wedemeyer.

4. To what did Metaxas credit much of Luther's bitterness toward the Jews and others at the end of his life?
(a) A hard-line interpretation of the bible.
(b) A series of illnesses and generally declining health.
(c) An increasing exclusionary view of grace.
(d) A legalistic view of sin.

5. Why was the German Government opposed to Bonhoeffer and is ordinands traveling to visit the Swiss church, according to a quote found by Metaxas?
(a) "...because Bonhoeffer's presentation to the international press will bring disfavor to our leaders."
(b) "...because it is important that we protect the Christian solidarity of our citizens."
(c) "...because his influence is not conducive to German interests."
(d) "...because Bonhoeffer has caused no small amount of embarrassment when he has gone to other countries."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer became a soldier?

2. What was the date of Bonhoeffer's death, according to Metaxas?

3. Why does Metaxas identify Bethge as an important figure for Bonhoeffer's legacy?

4. What choice did Bonhoeffer explain that the German church faced in a letter to Bishop Ammundsen, cited by Metaxas, regarding the ecumenical conference in Fano?

5. What was the biblical text that Luther used for his sermon at Kaiser Wilhelm memorial Church, according to Metaxas?

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