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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. Why does Luther resist getting married?
(a) He thinks women are instruments of the Devil.
(b) He thinks he has no time for marriage.
(c) He fears having children.
(d) He thinks he is doomed to martyrdom as a heretic.

2. Why does the Reformation in Saxony cause confusion?
(a) because Catholics are being persecuted
(b) because each town has its own way of conducting church
(c) because no one known who owns the church property
(d) because there are many different denominations

3. Although preaching on the same topics, how does Luther keep his preaching fresh?
(a) by highlighting different aspects of the subject
(b) by using lots of illustrations
(c) by inviting questions from the parishoners
(d) by varying the length of his sermons

4. How is Luther's antisemitism expressed?
(a) They should not be allowed to own businesses or deal with money.
(b) they should be given the choice of conversion or death.
(c) They should live off the land, their synagogues burned, and their books taken away.
(d) They should be driven out of Germany.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what occasion does Luther utter these words: "Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen"?

2. What is a matter of difference between Luther and Katherine?

3. Discussion is allowed in Wittenberg, but what is not allowed?

4. What does Luther feel compelled to do as more nuns leave their orders?

5. What happens in 1534?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luther view church and state?

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

3. What is the attitude of Hadrian toward Martin Luther?

4. Describe Luther's decision to marry.

5. Describe Luther's typical work week.

6. What is Luther's stand on educating children?

7. In what way is Luther the champion of the working class?

8. Mention some stipulations from The Twelve Articles published by Luther on the peasant war.

9. What biases come out in Luther toward the end of his life?

10. Why are some things Luther says alarming to those who hear him?

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