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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the works raises the most opposition?

2. What belief does Luther hold about his becoming a monk?

3. What is Luther's family's social status?

4. What drives Luther to make extra long confessions?

5. Where does Luther believe the answers for living a Christian life can be found?

Short Essay Questions

1. When do Luther and Erasmus seem to be in accord?

2. Describe the rigors of monastic life.

3. How does Eck raise the question of tradition and how does Luther respond?

4. What does Luther maintain about interpreting Scripture?

5. What is the central idea of the Renaissance?

6. Where is Luther's first assignment outside of the cloister?

7. How does Luther characterize the institution of the papacy?

8. What does Luther accomplish while in hiding at Wartburg Castle?

9. What is the official church position on heresy?

10. How do Luther's beliefs undermine the role of priests?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on Luther's formula for educating children. Express your personal opinions on the subject. Write a critique of Luther's idea that if a child will not learn, he or she should not eat.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the Devil as Luther perceived him. In your essay, give your opinion about the existence of the Devil or whether it is a hold over from religious superstitions of the past.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on your ideas about sin and salvation. Relate your opinions to those of Martin Luther who obsessed about doing enough good to stand justified before his God. Be specific on how your perception of sin differs from that of Luther.

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