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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Catholic religion, what is the designation for the first day of November?
(a) the feast of the harvest
(b) the day of All Saints
(c) the day of the dead
(d) the day of Lost Souls

2. What belief does Luther hold about his becoming a monk?
(a) that he will no longer sin
(b) the expectation that this will lead to his salvation
(c) the expectation that he will stay in the cloister all his life
(d) that he will eventually become a bishop

3. How does Luther differ with the Catholic Church on the Eucharist?
(a) He does not believe that the bread and wine transform into the body and blood of God.
(b) He believes it should only be taken on Saturday.
(c) He does not believe it slhould be limited to bread and wine.
(d) He does not believe it is necessary in worship.

4. How does Luther affirm the forgiveness of sins?
(a) the unmerited grace made possible by the cross of Christ
(b) the support of the Church through sacrifice
(c) the preordination of God for certain souls
(d) the acts of contrition performed by humans

5. Spiritually, what does Luther face in Wittenberg?
(a) a challenge to all he believes
(b) a town full of heretics
(c) a variety of crises
(d) confrontation with the Devil

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luther say that outrages the Catholic hierarchy?

2. Who is the disruptive Humanist of Luther's day?

3. Where does Luther go after leaving Erfurt?

4. How does Luther begin to see that salvation comes to man?

5. Why is the issuance of indulgences popular with the Pope?

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