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

2. Regardless of one's calling, what does Luther insist all should have?
(a) time off for rest and recuperation
(b) the attitude of Christian love
(c) equal pay for equal work
(d) the opportunity to advance

3. What does Luther say about the life of a Christian?
(a) that the Christian lives in constant fear
(b) that the Christian has the greatest chance of offending God
(c) that the Christian lives not for himself, but for God and others
(d) that the Christian is free to do whatever he pleases

4. What does the second Diet of Speyer do for Germany?
(a) It brings all factions together.
(b) It divides Germany into two groups--Lutheran and Catholic.
(c) It gives universal preference to the Catholic Church.
(d) It outlaws the Catholic Church in Germany.

5. What is something Bainton credits Luther for?
(a) destroying much of German culture
(b) molding the character of the German people
(c) dividing the German people over religion
(d) making the German people look foolish to the world

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the Peasant War?

2. Although Luther agrees that war is necessary, what kind of warfare is he involved in?

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

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

5. What distressed Luther back in Wittenberg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the international impact of Martin Luther.

2. What two aspects of Luther's life give him comfort?

3. Describe Luther's decision to marry.

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

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

6. How does Luther view church and state?

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

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

9. Briefly describe Luther's writing.

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

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