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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. Who writes Luther saying God is merciful and will forgive him if he returns?
(a) Erasmus
(b) Duke George
(c) Hans Luther
(d) Frederick the wise

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

3. What does Luther mean by saying that God can forgive only a lusty sinner?
(a) He means that God takes no notice of small sins.
(b) He means that a big failure brings about great humility.
(c) He means that we should sin to get salvation.
(d) He means that only lusty sinners recognize their sin.

4. What does Luther get from his family life?
(a) motivation to continue
(b) comfort and a distraction from worries
(c) freedom to read and study
(d) problems of a material nature

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the second Diet of Speyer do for Germany?

2. What distressed Luther back in Wittenberg?

3. What does Luther believe a congregation should have?

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

5. Besides sermons and pamphlets, what does Luther frequently write?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Luther plan to leave Wartburg Castle?

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

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

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

9. Describe Luther's typical work week.

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

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