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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What upset the canonists most about Luther's views on the mass?
(a) using rye bread and water
(b) giving the cup to the laity
(c) changing the prayers
(d) limiting it to Sundays

2. Who tells Frederick the Wise to separate himself from Martin Luther and muffle his blasphemous tongue?
(a) King Charles
(b) the German Diet
(c) Pope Hadrian
(d) Pope Leo X

3. What begins to be offered for contributions made on November first?
(a) extra hours for confession
(b) prayers for the dead
(c) a day of rest and prayer
(d) indulgences from the Pope

4. Discussion is allowed in Wittenberg, but what is not allowed?
(a) There cannot be any changes in the mass until a unanimous verdict is reached.
(b) No meetings can have more than fifteen people present at a time.
(c) Luther cannot speak publically in an advertised meeting.
(d) Nothing discussed can be written down and published.

5. How does Luther fare as a novice in the monastery?
(a) He falls asleep during night vigils.
(b) He is ashamed to beg.
(c) The rigorous life suits him.
(d) The cannot tolerate the rough clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Luther see the nature of man?

2. What drives Luther to make extra long confessions?

3. What are the criteria Luther upholds for identifying a true sacrament?

4. What is the commonly accepted belief about gaining the hereafter in Luther's Germany?

5. What sacraments does Luther accept?

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