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

2. When was Luther's New Testament translation first published?
(a) in 1522
(b) in 1600
(c) in 1550
(d) in 1492

3. What does Luther hold as necessary to find spiritual answers?
(a) outside advisors
(b) financial problems
(c) human conflicts
(d) spiritual problems

4. What is the result of the Peasant War?
(a) Luther is declared governor
(b) the peasants take control of the government
(c) cloisters and castles have been destroyed
(d) the Pope and the Emperor are dethroned

5. What does Bainton suggest about the last quarter of Luther's life?
(a) He turns his attention to more temporal matters.
(b) He mellows and becomes tolerant of the papists.
(c) He has no crucial achievements.
(d) He ceases to write books and hymns.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What law does Luther insist should be null?

4. How does Luther travel safely?

5. What does Bainton suggest was Luther's contribution to the German language?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Luther's typical work week.

2. Briefly describe Luther's writing.

3. Describe the international impact of Martin Luther.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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