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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 suggest that Bonhoeffer greeted the German victory over France with standing with the crowd and calling, "Heil, Hitler!"

2. What does Metaxas report to be the one thing that Bonhoeffer did every day of his captivity?

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

4. What does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer's struggle with avoiding military service as Germany prepared for war proves regarding his thinking?

5. Why did Bonhoeffer recommend that Bethge keep up daily meditations on scripture even while he traveled according to Metaxas?

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

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 attitude about the death he was facing at the hands of the Nazis?

5. Why had the original attempt to assassinate Hitler failed, according to Metaxas?

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

7. What did Reichsbischof Mueller's arrest of the Lutheran Bishops of Werttemberg and Bavaria lead members of the Confessing Church to realize according to Metaxas?

8. What does Metaxas define as the Godesberg Declaration?

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

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

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 2

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 3

Bonhoeffer's family played important roles throughout various times in his life. Choose a member of Bonhoeffer's immediate family (this can include the spouses of siblings) who played an important role in his life and had a significant influence on what Bonhoeffer's life and missions. Give the details of how this family member impacted Bonhoeffer's life, how the individual challenged Bonhoeffer's character or nurtured his development, and whether the individual was a positive or negative influence on Bonhoeffer's life generally.

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