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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. What does Metaxas report to be the commissar order?

2. How does Metaxas report that Hitler avoided political confrontations from his generals as he was making plans for war?

3. According to Metaxas, why did the Gestapo take Bonhoeffer for execution?

4. What was Bonhoeffer's next destination after he traveled to Sweden to share information regarding the conspiracy against Hitler with Bishop George Bell, according to Metaxas.

5. What statement did Bonhoeffer make in a lecture titled, "The Question of the Boundaries of the Church and Church Union", was criticized by his supporters as being a piece of false doctrine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Metaxas report to be the event that led to the Kristallnacht?

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

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

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

8. What does Metaxas suggest to be the reason that Bonhoeffer's uncle, Paul von Hase, spent a five hour visit at Tegel Prison on June 30, 1944.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

As the Nazis began their agenda of persecution against Jews and various religious groups, conflicts arose in the church between who felt that the Nazis needed to be defied and others who felt they could be dealt with. Compare and contrast the two views and use information from the book that the sides used to support their position. Finally detail the consequences for choosing one of the two positions.

Essay Topic 3

Upon arriving in America and beginning his studies here, Bonhoeffer made some very harsh criticisms of American theology students. Are Bonhoeffer's observations true to this day? If so, how are they demonstrated? If not, explain why he is mistaken and point out evidence from the time of Bonhoeffer's visit that makes his observations incorrect.

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