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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What momentous historic event does Metaxas note took place two days after Bonhoeffer arrived in Germany, and of which he was ignorant?
(a) The Nazi Party was elected to the second largest political party in Germany.
(b) His brother got married.
(c) The Japanese left the League of nations.
(d) His first love got married.

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

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

4. What does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer found when he visited Friedrich von Bodelschwing's Bethel community in Bielefeld?
(a) A town that had been taken over by the German Christians and had begun marking many of the residents for elimination.
(b) A whole town with schools, churches, farms, factories, shops, and housing for nurses.
(c) Von Bodelschwing preparing to leave the settlement so he could fulfill his duties as Reichsbischof.
(d) A modest hospital where epileptic care was given.

5. What does Metaxas report to be the name of the church wherein Bonhoeffer heard the preaching of Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.?
(a) Abyssinian Baptist Church.
(b) Park Avenue Baptist Church.
(c) Riverside Church.
(d) First Baptist Church of New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which quote does Metaxas use to reflect Hitler's attitude toward Protestant pastors?

2. How does Metaxas claim Hitler viewed Christianity and the church?

3. What is the explanation that Metaxas gives for Bonhoeffer's willingness to join the same fraternity his father, Igel, when he attended Berlin University?

4. Why does Metaxas claim Reformation Sunday is a patriotic holiday in Germany?

5. How does Metaxas describe the mood of the people where Bonhoeffer was memorialized?

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