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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who taught Bonhoeffer's nanny, Kathe van Horn, Christian concepts that challenged Lutheran orthodoxies of the day?
(a) John Calvin.
(b) Count Zinzendorf.
(c) She taught herself.
(d) Martin Luther.

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

4. What accomplishment of Bonhoeffer's maternal great grandfather, Karl August von Hase, does Metaxas credit with fueling Bonhoeffer's interest in Rome?
(a) Von Hase's 20 trips there and the strong ties he cultivated through them.
(b) Von Hase's vast collection of lyric poetry of Horace and Catullus.
(c) Von Hase's extensive journals and geographic records of his trips to Rome.
(d) Von Hase's many mission trips with Roman Catholic Officials.

5. What was the date of Bonhoeffer's death, according to Metaxas?
(a) April 9, 1945.
(b) May 8, 1945.
(c) August 15, 1945.
(d) July 27, 1945.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer did not marry his first love?

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

3. What interests did Bonhoeffer's mother pass to her daughter?

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

5. What question regarding the reformation became increasingly important to Bonhoeffer as the Nazis became increasingly demanding of the Lutheran church?

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