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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 members were well known for their elaborate hats and dueling scars.
(b) Igel had direct political connections to the line of German Chancellors dating back to the 19th century.
(c) Igel eschewed the use of alcohol.
(d) Igel was politically moderate and patriotic, but not nationalistic.

3. What does Metaxas report to be the conditions in Germany that inspired Adolph Hitler to lead the Bierhall Putch?
(a) A populist disdain for Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor.
(b) Hyperinflation of the German Mark due to attempts to meet the harsh economic terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
(c) A desire to establish a constitutional republic.
(d) A wave of nationalistic sentiment.

4. How does Metaxas describe the "Thursday Circle"?
(a) A discussion group of young men Bohnoeffer personally selected.
(b) A group of friends who gathered at 14 Wangenheimstrasse.
(c) The children in his Sunday school class who would come to his house.
(d) A study group with which he met as he worked through his doctorate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Metaxas suggest Karl Bonhoeffer met living expenses during the period of hyperinflation caused by the Treaty of Versailles?

2. From whom does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer's mother, Clara von Hase, took piano lessons?.

3. Upon what does Metaxas focus "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" upon?

4. What does status does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer attained upon his death?

5. What does Metaxas claim to have been a positive consequence of Bonhoeffer's Memorial service being held in England?

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