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

2. How long does it take Luther to translate the New Testament into German?
(a) the rest of his life
(b) two years
(c) six years
(d) three months time

3. Besides sermons and pamphlets, what does Luther frequently write?
(a) poetry to his wife, Katherine
(b) song lyrics as a way to praise God
(c) letters to the Pope and church councils
(d) newspaper articles

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

5. What, to Luther, is the ultimate problem?
(a) how to remain alive
(b) where to go to be safe
(c) apostacy in the Church
(d) man's relationship to God

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Luther believe salvation comes?

2. Who tells Frederick the Wise to separate himself from Martin Luther and muffle his blasphemous tongue?

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

4. Aside from religion, what does Bainton say Luther and the Reformation profoundly affected?

5. What is Luther's fundamental chasm with the Church?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Bainton portray Luther's impact on marriage and the family?

5. How does Luther view church and state?

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

7. Describe Luther's decision to marry.

8. What is the outcome of the Peasant War and how does Luther end up being viewed by the people?

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

10. Describe Luther's typical work week.

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