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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one area in which Bonhoeffer's father saw a relationship with the work of his son, according to a letter cited by Metaxas?
(a) He had discovered that living relationships to human beings and the possibility of meaning something to them was more important than the professional obligations.
(b) He had to depend on what was taught him as a child to deal with the problems as an adult.
(c) He had to depend on hard reason rather than emotions to get him through the challenges.
(d) He learned that he could only deal with problems if he separated himself emotionally from them.

2. What was the objective that Bonhoeffer put to the attendees of the youth conference that began the ecumenical conference at Fano?
(a) The objective was to realize that suffering was eminent.
(b) The objective was to hear what God would say to them.
(c) The objective was to equip the attendees with the knowledge to overcome Nazi attacks on their faith.
(d) The objective was to help attendees make international contacts so they could find passage out of Germany.

3. 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 extensive journals and geographic records of his trips to Rome.
(c) Von Hase's vast collection of lyric poetry of Horace and Catullus.
(d) Von Hase's many mission trips with Roman Catholic Officials.

4. What does Metaxas claim to be the priority of the congregations that Bonhoeffer led in London?
(a) To help in opposing Nazi efforts to interfere with the mission of the church.
(b) Maintain cultural connections with the homeland.
(c) To influence other countries that the Nazi government was trustworthy.
(d) To support the German Christians abroad.

5. How had Bonhoeffer's relationships outside of Germany affect his view of the church, according to Metaxas?
(a) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world gave him the perspective to be able to see the flaws in German theology.
(b) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world helped him see that German theology was superior and worth protecting.
(c) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world helped him see that the conflicts facing Germans were mild compared to those faced in other countries.
(d) Bonhoeffer's relationships from around the world were with people of different races and nationalities, but they could share their believe in Christian principles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a criticism that Bonhoeffer made of his head pastor in Barcelona, Friedrich Olbricht?

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

3. What German philosopher does Metaxas suggest that Hitler believed prophesied his rise to power?

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

5. How did Bonhoeffer consider Christian opposition to Hitler's and the German Christian's manipulation of the church throughout the establishment of the Reichsbischof, according to Metaxas?

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