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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Metaxas claim Reformation Sunday is a patriotic holiday in Germany?

2. How does Metaxas report a member of Igel described Bonhoeffer?

3. To what did Bonhoeffer compare a crowd at a bullfight, according to Metaxas?

4. How does Metaxas indicate Deutsche Hilfsverein affected Bonhoeffer?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Metaxas explain how the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" affected Bonhoeffer?

2. How does Metaxas explain the Fuherer Principle?

3. What does Metaxas suggest to be the motivation of Hitler's pro-Christian posturing as he was rising to power?

4. What event during Bonhoeffer's trip to Rome does Metaxas suggest to have begun developing Bonhoeffer's understanding of the concept of "church"?

5. How does Metaxas record the German Reich came into existence?

6. What challenge did Bonhoeffer raise in his letter to Bishop Ammundsen, cited by Metaxas, regarding the ecumenical meeting in Fano?

7. What was a criticism of Bonhoeffer's regarding the communal living of American seminary students that was cited by Metaxas?

8. How did Bonhoeffer's parents hear of his death, according to Metaxas?

9. How does Metaxas suggest Bonhoeffer's relationships outside of Germany affected his view of the church?

10. What is the reason Metaxas gives for why the German church willingly capitulated to the demands of Adolf Hitler during the 1930's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaxas reported that Hitler was not "openly anti-Christian, as most of his top lieutenants were." He also suggested that he used his public pronouncements to engender support from Christians. Are there American politicians today who take a similar approach to Christians as did Hitler? Compare and contrast Hitler's courting of Christians to win political influence to the same of an American politician. Is either Hitler or the American politician justified for their insincerity? Who is really to blame for the practice, the politicians who make false statements to win public support, or Christians who are so easily mislead? Give support for your answers.

Essay Topic 2

While Bonhoeffer was an associate pastor to Friedrich Olbricht, his intensity and expectations of Christians conflicted with Olbricht's approach to his flock. Identify an irreconcilable conflict that came of the different personalities and one thing that Bonhoeffer took from his time in Barcelona that affected his life's ministry. Detail how these items continued to affect his relationships, his ministries, and his theology throughout his life.

Essay Topic 3

Think of yourself as being in the role of a church leader in Nazi Germany in 1934. You are being pressured by the government to accept various intrusions into your church, such as making your youth department part of the Hitler Youth, and taking loyalty oaths to the Nazi Party. Write how you would plan to respond and what steps you would take to prepare your church for your decision, then write the message you would deliver to your congregation telling them of your decision and informing them of the first steps they will need to take so you can lead your church toward where you feel it needs to go.

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