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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 does Luther feel compelled to do as more nuns leave their orders?
(a) to publicize the fact of their leaving
(b) to get the nuns to return
(c) to find the nuns homes, husbands, and positions
(d) to taunt the Pope about the nuns

2. What pleases Luther upon his return?
(a) the reform taking place
(b) that his works are being circulated
(c) that the Diet has stopped looking for him
(d) that no one remembers him

3. What law does Luther insist should be null?
(a) any law that puts people into slavery
(b) any law that favors the princes only
(c) any law that has different criteria for different classes
(d) any demand that is contrary to the Word of God

4. What does Luther continue to stress in his teaching?
(a) that doing good deeds will result in salvation
(b) that good works people do need no faith in them
(c) that good works do not constitute any claim on God
(d) that faith must be accompanied by good works

5. On what occasion does Luther utter these words: "Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen"?
(a) on his death bed
(b) at the end of his books
(c) when facing his accusers
(d) taking his monastic vows

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Luther say is comforting and releases one for responsibility for his actions?

3. What is Luther's firm belief?

4. What does Luther undertake to do in his lifetime?

5. Why does the Reformation in Saxony cause confusion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who ascends to the papacy after Leon X?

3. What is the territorial inequity involving Catholics and Lutherans?

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

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

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

7. How does Luther plan to leave Wartburg Castle?

8. Briefly describe Luther's writing.

9. Describe Luther's typical work week.

10. What continually stays with Luther in regard to his faith?

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