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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 threat did Theodor Heckel make against Bonhoeffer to make him stop his attempts to oppose the German church from England?
(a) Heckel implied that Bonhoeffer's activities with non-German church leaders were considered treasonous.
(b) Heckel pointed out that the government knew where Bonhoeffer's family lived.
(c) Heckel said that he could use his position to have his degrees rescinded.
(d) Heckel said that if Bonhoeffer returned he could be put in a concentration camp.

2. What was a criticism that Bonhoeffer made of his head pastor in Barcelona, Friedrich Olbricht?
(a) Olbricht was gone too much and left too many of the responsibilities of the parish to him.
(b) Olbricht was, "Too demanding of his expectations that I understand all the challenges of his pastorate."
(c) Olbricht had, "...lost his zeal for the church and had become disinterested in applying biblical truths to the modern world."
(d) Olbricht, "...has...done nothing in the was of addressing the younger generation in his parish."

3. What was Bonhoeffer's view of philosophy, according to Metaxas?
(a) Bonhoeffer believed that one could not become a solid theologian without studying philosophy.
(b) Bonhoeffer considered a theologian and philosopher to be the same thing.
(c) Bonhoeffer believed that one could not become a solid philosopher without studying theology.
(d) Bonhoeffer considered philosophy to be man's search for truth apart from God.

4. What is the explanation that Metaxas gives for Bonhoeffer's willingness to join the same fraternity his father, Igel, when he attended Berlin University?
(a) Igel had direct political connections to the line of German Chancellors dating back to the 19th century.
(b) Igel members were well known for their elaborate hats and dueling scars.
(c) Igel eschewed the use of alcohol.
(d) Igel was politically moderate and patriotic, but not nationalistic.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Metaxas suggest Karl Bonhoeffer met living expenses during the period of hyperinflation caused by the Treaty of Versailles?

3. What does Metaxas claim to have been a positive consequence of Bonhoeffer's Memorial service being held in England?

4. Why does Metaxas suggest the students in Bonhoeffer's confirmation class in Wedding were different from similar children in classes he taught in Harlem?

5. Who was accused of burning down the Reichstag, according to Metaxas?

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