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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Metaxas point out to be the motivation of Luther's condemnations of the Jews that he wrote late in his life?
(a) They were motivated by their racial differences to europeans.
(b) They were motivated by their aloofness to general European society.
(c) They were motivated by their economic self sufficiency.
(d) They were motivated by the Jews indifference to his efforts to convert them to Christianity.

2. To what did Metaxas credit much of Luther's bitterness toward the Jews and others at the end of his life?
(a) A legalistic view of sin.
(b) A series of illnesses and generally declining health.
(c) A hard-line interpretation of the bible.
(d) An increasing exclusionary view of grace.

3. What decision did Hitler make in October, 1933, that further catapulted his popularity with Germans?
(a) To relocate Jews to concentration camps.
(b) To prevent Jews from serving in Christian churches.
(c) To enforce the Enabling Acts.
(d) To pull out of the League of Nations.

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?
(a) Because the students in Harlem participated voluntarily and their parents took their attendance seriously, whereas the students in Wedding were mandated by the state to attend, so the students were disruptive and disrespectful.
(b) There were no differences between the students in Harlem and Wedding.
(c) The students in Harlem were affluent and motivated whereas the students in Wedding were from lower class families and acted like they were trapped in their position.
(d) The students in Harlem were largely from poor, dysfunctional families and were disruptive, whereas the students in Wedding were patient and orderly.

5. How did Germans consider the Weimar Republic, according to Metaxas?
(a) As a logical extension from the days of the Kaiser who ruled over the united Germanic tribes.
(b) As preferable to Bolshevism.
(c) As just another political arrangement designed to empower the wealthy.
(d) As an unpleasant political has forced on them by their enemies...who wanted Germany to be weak anyway.

6. What does Metaxas report to be Bonhoeffer's first ministry?
(a) The Thursday Circle.
(b) Teaching and preaching to a youth Sunday school class in the Grunewald parish.
(c) 14 Wangenheimstrasse.
(d) The associate pastorship in Barcelona.

7. According to Metaxas, to what did ideas and beliefs have to relate before Bonhoeffer would consider them worthwhile?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The world of reality outside one's mind.
(c) The observations of great historians.
(d) The universal catholic church.

8. What part of Bonhoeffer's trip to New York does Metaxas suggest had the most influence on his changed preaching style?
(a) His worship at the "negro churches".
(b) His road trip to Mexico.
(c) His involvement in the debate between secularists and fundamentalists.
(d) His viewing of "All Quiet on the Western Front" with a Frenchman.

9. How does Metaxas claim Hitler viewed Christianity and the church?
(a) Hitler was a faithful Catholic and encouraged members of his entourage to remain active in their congregations.
(b) Hitler viewed the church as a barrier to his power and attempted to have it destroyed.
(c) Hitler was ambivalent to the church and focused only on his political fortunes.
(d) Hitler viewed the church pragmatically and appealed to it to gain power.

10. What does Metaxas use for the information upon which he builds his book?
(a) Public records of Bonhoeffers activities as a spy.
(b) Bonhoeffer's own writings.
(c) The collected works of Bonhoeffer's biographers.
(d) Interviews of Bonhoeffer's intimates.

11. According to Metaxas, upon what basis were Jews persecuted in Nazi Germany?
(a) Jews were persecuted on economic grounds.
(b) Jews were persecuted on political grounds.
(c) Jews were persecuted on racial grounds.
(d) Jews were persecuted on religious grounds.

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

13. What does Metaxas claim to have given Bonhoeffer any value during his trip to New York?
(a) The socially focused church activities.
(b) Negro Churches.
(c) The open debate regarding social issues.
(d) The casual attitudes of seminary students.

14. Why does Metaxas claim that the Nazis used Martin Luther's late writings regarding Jews to promote their agenda against the Jews.
(a) Because Hitler adulated Luther.
(b) Because Luther's views met with the scientific foundation of the Nazis' racial policies.
(c) Because Luther's defined what it was to be a German Christian.
(d) Because the Nazis respected Luther's theological perspective.

15. While Bonhoeffer was in London, who does Metaxas identify as the church leader who became his most important contact in the ecumenical movement?
(a) George Bell.
(b) Erwin Sutz.
(c) Franz Hildebrandt.
(d) Karl Barth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Metaxas focus "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" upon?

2. How does Metaxas claim the Reigchstag Fire Edict empowered the Nazis over Germany?

3. Why does Metaxas claim that Bonhoeffer, "...struggled with the 'problem' of being charming."

4. Which quote does Metaxas use to reflect Hitler's attitude toward Protestant pastors?

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

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