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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do arguments arise over before the debate?
(a) the logistics
(b) the security
(c) the qualifications of the debaters
(d) the location

2. What does Luther maintain about excommunication from the fellowship here on earth?
(a) It has nothing to do with the grace of God.
(b) It is God's way of keeping the pure safe.
(c) It is a flawed practice but still useful.
(d) It should be applied only to the hierarchy.

3. Under what condition does Luther refuse to come to an examination by the Diet?
(a) if the only purpose is for him to recant
(b) if there is no guarantee against assassination
(c) if the Pope does not agree to the examination
(d) if he cannot bring along his lawyers

4. What do the parishioners do when Luther refuses to sell indulgences?
(a) ban together in support of Luther
(b) have relatives buy indulgences for them
(c) write complaint letters to the Pope
(d) go to other parishes to buy them

5. What is it that Luther seeks in the monastery?
(a) choir lessons
(b) good libraries
(c) strict discipline
(d) monetary suppert

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Luther awakened for morning prayers?

2. What realization does Luther come to in Wittenberg?

3. How long are some of Luther's confessions?

4. What sacraments does Luther accept?

5. Where does Luther believe the answers for living a Christian life can be found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe where different people stand in relationship to Luther and his defense.

2. Describe the daily prayer life in the monastery.

3. Describe Luther's first years as a monk.

4. Characterize the work called The Babylonian Captivity.

5. How does Luther attempt to use the confessional?

6. List the major works of Luther while awaiting trial.

7. How do Luther's beliefs undermine the role of priests?

8. What is Luther's initial expectation about living as a monk?

9. What is the initial result of Luther's attacks on the practice of selling indulgences?

10. How does Luther become both a national and an international figure?

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