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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. When does Metaxas record Maria learned of Bonhoeffer's arrest?

2. What did Bonhoeffer believe to be the future of theological education in Germany, according to a letter cited by Metaxas?

3. How does Metaxas claim that Operation Flash got it's name?

4. What does Metaxas report to be the commissar order?

5. What does Metaxas claim to be a motivation for Bonhoeffer's letter writing style while he was in prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer left London for Berlin?

2. What does Metaxas claim to be Bonhoeffer's attitude about the death he was facing at the hands of the Nazis?

3. What does Metaxas report to be the response of every Norwegian Pastor after Bishop Berggrav was placed under house arrest?

4. What does Metaxas claim to be Bonhoeffer's indication that the Gestapo was preparing to arrest him?

5. What was the most significant aspect of the relationship between Ruth von Kleist-Retzow and Bonhoeffer, according to Metaxas?

6. Why did the Anschluss of Austria provide Hitler with wave of popular support in Germany, according to Metaxas?

7. What are two reasons Metaxas cited that German generals would not join a coup against Hitler after the conquering of France?

8. Who was Metaxas' source of most of the information regarding Bonhoeffer during his time at Buchenwald?

9. What does Metaxas identify as a major criticism that Bonhoeffer made of both the international ecumenical movement and the German Confessing Church?

10. How does Metaxas claim Dohnanyi and Bonhoeffer tried to fool the Gestapo with letters between them while they were in captivity.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A significant political struggle took place over the office of the Reichsbischof (Reich Bishop) as an appointed commission of three bishops chose a bishop to preside over German churches not to Hitler's liking. Give a detailed report of the background of the Reichsbischof, why the Nazis were so desirous to have an individual in the position that supported their agenda, and how the Nazis finally took command over the situation.

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

Upon entering Berlin, Bonhoeffer took exceptions with Adolf von Harnack's approach to theology and proceeded to debate Harnack's positions. Harnack, however, chose to invite Bonhoeffer to study under him during Harnack's final summer seminar and Bonhoeffer accepted the invitation. Explain how Bonhoeffer choosing to learn from people with whom he disagreed was a sign of his character that followed him through his life. Detail how this tendency affected his relationships, his ministries, and his persecution and eventual imprisonment.

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