1. How does Metaxas report a member of Igel described Bonhoeffer?
(a) "Extremely secure and self-confident, not vain, but 'able to tolerate criticism.'"
(b) "A Champion of the kaiser and the policies of Bismarck."
(c) "Generally patriotic."
(d) "Far more rooted in his home than was customary among his fellow students."

2. Why does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer became a soldier?
(a) Because he was conscripted into militia service as the limits placed on the German military by the Treaty of Versailles were insufficient to protect Germany from enemies and insurrections.
(b) Because he felt an obligation to offer his service to the benefit of the German Empire.
(c) Because military service was expected by his strict father.
(d) Because he became empathetic with a nationalist movement that identified the Treaty of Versailles as the cause of Germany's economic and social problems.

3. Toward the end of 1923, what does Metaxas claim could be bought with 100,000 marks?
(a) A Mercedes Benz.
(b) A bottle of wine and strawberries.
(c) A months rent.
(d) A week of groceries.

4. What does Metaxas report to be the occupations of Bonhoeffer's parents?
(a) Doctor and teacher.
(b) Professor and Lawyer.
(c) Doctor and Lawyer.
(d) Teacher and physicist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what conclusion does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer arrived in a journal entry regarding his observations of art and his criticism of art historians?

2. Upon what Christian principal was the Barman Declaration that rejected Nazi influence over the German church based, according to Metaxas?

3. Of what nation does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer to be a citizen?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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