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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29, 30 and 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are three Freedoms that Bishop George Bell asked in the Name of the Gospel for Christians in the German Church?
(a) Freedom of speech, press, and assembly.
(b) Freedom to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Freedom of assembly, and Freedom of dissent with the government.ospel for Christians in the German Church?
(c) Freedom to peach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Freedom of the printed word and assembly, Freedom of the Church to instruct its youth in the principles of Christianity.
(d) Freedom to stand on biblical doctrine, Freedom of dissent with the government, and Freedom to instruct its youth the principles of Christianity.

3. What does Metaxas report to be Hitler's proposal to navigate relations between the church and the German government?
(a) Adopt a confession of faith.
(b) Appoint a Reichsbischof (Reich Bishop).
(c) Appoint a commission of three bishops.
(d) Receive an endorsement from the Pope.

4. How did the Treaty of Versailles play a role in protecting Hitler from a coup, according to Metaxas?
(a) Hitler pointed out that the treaty prohibited their jobs from existing, so he showed that his violating it was in their benefit.
(b) The treaty prohibited such treachery as they were planning in their coup.
(c) The treaty prohibited any action on their part unless it was taken under the advisement of the allied powers that wrote it.
(d) The German generals desired to overthrow the treaty so they accepted the victories to which Hitler led them.

5. 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 eschewed the use of alcohol.
(b) Igel members were well known for their elaborate hats and dueling scars.
(c) Igel had direct political connections to the line of German Chancellors dating back to the 19th century.
(d) Igel was politically moderate and patriotic, but not nationalistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Bonhoeffer was in London, who does Metaxas identify as the church leader who became his most important contact in the ecumenical movement?

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

3. How does Metaxas explain Bonhoeffer's view of the relationship of the church to the world?

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

5. Why does Metaxas identify Bethge as an important figure for Bonhoeffer's legacy?

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