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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 undertake to do in his lifetime?
(a) He set out to debate all who disagree with his doctrine.
(b) He establishes Lutheran schools across Germany.
(c) He works to convert all people to Lutheranism.
(d) Luther translates the Bible, catechism, and liturgy as well as a hymn book.

2. To whom does Luther extend the priesthood?
(a) all believers
(b) all new converts
(c) all vocations
(d) all Christian men

3. During the translation process, what gives Luther a serious problem?
(a) his failing eyesight
(b) finding exact meanings for Greek words
(c) reconciling the writings of James with the writings of Paul
(d) separating the Old Testament from the New

4. From where does Luther believe salvation comes?
(a) through the Word
(b) through the hymns
(c) through the priest
(d) through good deeds

5. Why does the Reformation in Saxony cause confusion?
(a) because Catholics are being persecuted
(b) because no one known who owns the church property
(c) because each town has its own way of conducting church
(d) because there are many different denominations

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Luther believe a congregation should have?

3. What does Luther mean by saying that God can forgive only a lusty sinner?

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

5. Regardless of one's calling, what does Luther insist all should have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who ascends to the papacy after Leon X?

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

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

6. Describe the international impact of Martin Luther.

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

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

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

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

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