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

2. What quote of Bonhoeffer's friend, Franz Hildebrandt, does Metaxas use to show the intellectual demands Bonhoeffer placed on those who were close to him.
(a) "Dietrich would ask for explanations and proofs of everything that came out of your mouth."
(b) "Dietrich would expect you to go to plays, operas, and museums with him and engage in lengthy conversations as to the significance of whatever was put before us."
(c) "You could not be a friend of Dietrich's if you did not argue with him."
(d) "He would know the answer to every question he asked you and put you under a constant test of your understanding of the Bible and the world."

3. Where was Bonhoeffer's memorial service, according to Metaxas?
(a) Flossenburg concentration camp.
(b) The Vatican.
(c) Union Theological Seminary.
(d) Holy Trinity Church in London, England.

4. How did Germans consider the Weimar Republic, according to Metaxas?
(a) As a logical extension from the days of the Kaiser who ruled over the united Germanic tribes.
(b) As just another political arrangement designed to empower the wealthy.
(c) As an unpleasant political has forced on them by their enemies...who wanted Germany to be weak anyway.
(d) As preferable to Bolshevism.

5. At what age does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer completed his second postdoctoral thesis?
(a) 27
(b) 31
(c) 33
(d) 23

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

3. How does Metaxas claim Karl Bonhoeffer influenced Berlin?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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