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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 great movement relates itself to the Reformation?
(a) German nationalism
(b) the Prussian wars
(c) German aggression
(d) the Age of Reason

2. How can many of Luther's supporters be classified?
(a) as powerful and vocal
(b) as weak and insignificant
(c) as the lunatic fringe
(d) as afraid for their lives

3. Why does Luther reject the idea that Christ is sacrificed again at the Lord's Supper?
(a) He only consented to die one time.
(b) He made sacrifice once and for all upon the cross.
(c) He cannot die over and over again.
(d) To resacrifice Christ is to kill God.

4. When is Luther awakened for morning prayers?
(a) nine in the morning
(b) four in the morning
(c) one or two in the morning
(d) six in the morning

5. On what grounds does Luther say undecided questions should not be considered heresy?
(a) The doctrine of indulgences has not been debated.
(b) There is nothing in the Bible about indulgences.
(c) Everyone is entitled to his opinion.
(d) The doctrine of indulgences has not been declared officially.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are Luther's primary works delivered to the printer?

2. From what is it that Luther insists no man can separate another?

3. Where does Luther go after leaving Erfurt?

4. What does The Babylonian Captivity assert?

5. What boast do Luther's enemies make?

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps are taken by the Vatican to justify trying Luther as a heretic?

2. What are the divergent attitudes toward Luther during his lifetime?

3. How do the ninety-five theses get into the hands of the general public?

4. How does Luther attempt to use the confessional?

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

6. Where is Luther's first assignment outside of the cloister?

7. How does Luther's disagreement with the church begin with the selling of indulgences on the Day of all Saints?

8. What is Luther's challenge to indulgences in his Ninety-five Theses he tacks to the door of Castle Church?

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

10. What does Luther accomplish while in hiding at Wartburg Castle?

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