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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Bonhoeffer defined by an ordainant from Finkewalde Seminary quoted by Metaxas?
(a) Bonhoeffer was, "...a lightning rod for controversy and his persistent defiance of the government had him and his friends in constant turmoil."
(b) Bonhoeffer was, "...a man who believes in what he thinks and does what he believes in."
(c) "For Bonhoeffer there was no compromise when it came to living out biblical truth."
(d) Bonhoeffer was either fool-hardy or the bravest man I ever knew."

2. What does Metaxas identify as the major difference between the ecumenical movement and Bonhoeffer with regard to WWII?
(a) The ecumenical movement discouraged people from joining the military, but Bonhoeffer did not feel so empowered.
(b) The ecumenical movement sought to end the war, but Bonhoeffer decided that Hitler had to be assassinated.
(c) The ecumenical movement believed Hitler could be negotiated with, but Bonhoeffer did not.
(d) The ecumenical movement was pacifist, but Bonhoeffer was not.

3. What does Metaxas claim to have been a positive consequence of Bonhoeffer's Memorial service being held in England?
(a) "Bonhoeffer's rightful place as a theologian was cemented."
(b) "Nazi sympathizers were further ostracized for allowing another country to lead in honoring one of its most courageous citizens."
(c) "...the world again begin to reconcile itself to itself."
(d) "People around the world began to recognize the positive achievements of Germans throughout history.

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

5. Who does Metaxas identify as the individual who was largely responsible for helping Bonhoeffer have a purpose for going to America before Germany started a war?
(a) Paul Lehmann.
(b) Henry Leiper.
(c) Henry Sloan Coffin.
(d) Reinhold Niebuhr.

Short Answer Questions

1. What observation on prayer, cited by Metaxas, that Bonhoeffer made after observing prostitutes attending a Catholic Mass at Sacre Coeur?

2. What does Metaxas claim to be the priority of the congregations that Bonhoeffer led in London?

3. What was Bohnoeffers' first impression of American theology students, according to documents cited by Metaxas.

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

5. What does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer discovered of Spanish professors and contemporary Spanish writers?

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