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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. Who does Metaxas report to be an inmate of Bonhoeffer who once performed brutal medical experiments on concentration camp prisoners?

2. Where did Bonhoeffer first meet Eberhard Bethge, according to Metaxas?

3. How does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer was discovered to be involved in Operation 7?

4. According to Metaxas, why didn't Hitler have everyone involved in the conspiracy against him immediately executed?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Metaxas report of Hans von Wedemeyer that makes him unique?

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

4. Why does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer was arrested by the Gestapo?

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

6. Who does Metaxas claim to be the first person to recognize the chemistry between Maria von Wedemeyer and Bonhoeffer?

7. Where did Hitler require the French to sign the instrument of surrender to Germany after Hitler had conquered them, according to Metaxas?

8. According to a quote by Oskar Hammelsbeck cited by Metaxas, how had Bonhoeffer's moral convictions and his view of guilt lead him to be involved with the conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler?

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

10. Why did the Gestapo begin to investigate those who were involved in Operation 7, according to Metaxas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast Germany's Fuhrer Principle to Bonhoeffer's view of servant leadership. Give a brief review of the origins of each concept and how each manifested themselves in the lives of Germany and Bonhoeffer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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