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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 does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer's parents learned of his death?
(a) By receiving a letter from the commandant of Flossenburg concentration camp.
(b) By receiving a phone call from one of Bonhoeffers survivors after his release from Flossenburg concentration camp.
(c) By listening to the broadcast of his memorial service on the Radio.
(d) From watching the video of his execution on a movie theater news reel.

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

3. How does Metaxas suggest Karl Bonhoeffer met living expenses during the period of hyperinflation caused by the Treaty of Versailles?
(a) By taking payment in other currencies than the Deutch Mark.
(b) By selling the family home.
(c) By cashing in a life insurance policy.
(d) By taking additional work as a university professor and medical writer.

4. According to Metaxas, after Bonhoeffer had returned to Germany from New York, how did he view theology?
(a) He believed that theology was to be protected from the Nazis.
(b) He believed that theology must lead to the practical aspects of how to live as a Christian.
(c) He believed that theology was what separated Christians from pagans.
(d) He believed that theology was the basis by which the Bible should be studied.

5. Why was the German Government opposed to Bonhoeffer and is ordinands traveling to visit the Swiss church, according to a quote found by Metaxas?
(a) "...because his influence is not conducive to German interests."
(b) "...because Bonhoeffer's presentation to the international press will bring disfavor to our leaders."
(c) "...because it is important that we protect the Christian solidarity of our citizens."
(d) "...because Bonhoeffer has caused no small amount of embarrassment when he has gone to other countries."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Metaxas claim to have given Bonhoeffer any value during his trip to New York?

2. Toward the end of 1923, what does Metaxas claim could be bought with 100,000 marks?

3. How does Metaxas indicate Deutsche Hilfsverein affected Bonhoeffer?

4. Why did the opponents the group, "German Christians" consider the name to be oxymoronic?

5. Why does Metaxas claim that Bonhoeffer's sister Sabine and her husband, Gerhard Leibholz, choose to flee Germany when they did?

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