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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 is Luther's fundamental chasm with the Church?
(a) the last judgment of God
(b) the nature and destiny of man
(c) the education of the laity
(d) the sacrement of infant baptism

2. Where does Luther find his objective solace?
(a) in Scripture
(b) in translating Scripture
(c) in preaching
(d) in conversation

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

4. From where does Luther believe salvation comes?
(a) through the hymns
(b) through the priest
(c) through the Word
(d) through good deeds

5. With what does Luther substitute for the chants sung by priests?
(a) religious cantatas
(b) hymns sung by the congregation
(c) arias sung by female voices
(d) organ music by classical composers

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Luther extend the concept of divine calling?

2. During the translation process, what gives Luther a serious problem?

3. How long does it take Luther to translate the New Testament into German?

4. What does Bainton suggest about the last quarter of Luther's life?

5. What are Luther's Monday and Tuesday sermons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the risk of Luther's return to Wittenberg?

2. How does Luther view church and state?

3. Who ascends to the papacy after Leon X?

4. State simply Luther's position on good works.

5. What part do publications have in the first decade of the Reformation?

6. How does Luther manage to keep the interest in his preaching?

7. Describe the international impact of Martin Luther.

8. Briefly describe Luther's writing.

9. Describe Luther's typical work week.

10. How does Luther plan to leave Wartburg Castle?

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