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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. Who hides Luther at Wartburg Castle?

2. How does Luther react to the canonists who burn his books?

3. How does Martin Luther explain his calling?

4. What does Luther believe that is in direct opposition with Papal authority?

5. How can many of Luther's supporters be classified?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Luther under a papal ban and how does he react?

2. How does Melanchthon alter Luther's teaching after his death?

3. Characterize the work called The Babylonian Captivity.

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

5. While Luther is in hiding, what is happening in Wittenberg?

6. List the major works of Luther while awaiting trial.

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

8. Describe Luther's first years as a monk.

9. How does Luther's disagreement with the church begin with the selling of indulgences on the Day of all Saints?

10. What is Luther's initial expectation about living as a monk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about censorship. Discuss how book burning and banning books from libraries has affected people down through the ages. State your opinion about the power of the printed word to influence people in their attitudes and behavior.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critique of Roland Bainton's book, HERE I STAND. Discuss his organization, his use of literary devices, his objectivity, his research and scholarship. Conclude your critique with a recommendation for someone to read or avoid reading the book.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the changing attitudes toward religion today. Mention the decline in traditional church attendance and the rise of mega churches. State your opinion on why attitudes toward religion tend to change with the times.

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