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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. After surviving, what does Luther vow to do?
(a) join a monastery
(b) give all his money to the church
(c) do a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
(d) say a novena

2. What happens after the Diet of Worms?
(a) Luther's books and picture are burned.
(b) The Reformation ends.
(c) Luther goes into exile in england.
(d) A bounty is placed on Luther's head.

3. When was Luther allowed to take his monastic vow?
(a) at the end of the first year
(b) sixmonths after his arrival
(c) almost immediately
(d) two years after he joined

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often characteristic of Luther's emotional stability?

2. What does Luther think the Church is now focused on too much?

3. In what area does Luther distinguish himself at the university?

4. To whom are the ninety-five theses given?

5. For whom are Luther's ninety-five theses intended?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the rigors of monastic life.

2. What is Luther's response to the bull Exsurge Domine?

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

4. Explain the Catholic idea of the Eucharist that Luther initially accepts.

5. How does Luther come to view God after studying the Scriptures?

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

7. Describe briefly how Eck and Luther argue back and forth about papal infallibility.

8. What evidence is Luther confronted with at his hearing before King Charles?

9. What describes the stressful nature of Luther's relationship with his father?

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

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