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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. According to Metaxas, upon what basis were Jews persecuted in Nazi Germany?
(a) Jews were persecuted on racial grounds.
(b) Jews were persecuted on political grounds.
(c) Jews were persecuted on religious grounds.
(d) Jews were persecuted on economic grounds.

2. What does Metaxas report to be the subject of Bonhoeffer's first sermon in Barcelona?
(a) An analysis between the historical critical view of the bible and the view of revelation.
(b) The comparison between a creationist view of origins and a Darwinist approach.
(c) The difference between a faith based on human moral efforts and one based on god's grace.
(d) The evils of judging based upon race.

3. Who does Metaxas report to be the professor who became the greatest influence over Bonhoeffer's life?
(a) Adolf Deissman.
(b) Karl Barth.
(c) Karl Holl.
(d) Adolf von Harnack.

4. Upon what Christian principal was the Barman Declaration that rejected Nazi influence over the German church based, according to Metaxas?
(a) That man is bent toward sin and is in need of redemption.
(b) That God is completely unknowable except by revelation.
(c) That man is always attempting to become God.
(d) That the creation cannot make itself equal to the creator.

5. How did Bonhoeffer characterize his decision to go to Barcelona, according to Metaxas?
(a) "In spite of the protests of my parents, I decided this venture was where I was being led."
(b) "I made my decision based upon what was best for me and Elizabeth (Zinn)."
(c) "After much council and fervent prayer, I made the decision that changed my life."
(d) "It happened that I went."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Metaxas describe the "Thursday Circle"?

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?

3. How does Metaxas report a member of Igel described Bonhoeffer?

4. Who does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer's first love to be?

5. What does Metaxas report to be the occupations of Bonhoeffer's parents?

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