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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. In what area does Luther distinguish himself at the university?

2. When are the debate notes to be published?

3. What label does Humanism place on the indulgences?

4. What is the public opinion about Luther?

5. Which congregation does Luther choose to join?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe briefly how Eck and Luther argue back and forth about papal infallibility.

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

3. What is the official church position on heresy?

4. How does Luther become both a national and an international figure?

5. Briefly describe where different people stand in relationship to Luther and his defense.

6. How does Luther attempt to use the confessional?

7. Describe Luther's struggle of faith after coming to Wittenberg.

8. What is the initial result of Luther's attacks on the practice of selling indulgences?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on Martin Luther's legacy to Protestantism in general. Discuss his impact on future religious thought by translating the Bible in the the German vernacular. Speculate on how difficult it might have been for other reformers if Luther had not come along.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on Roland Bainton's objectivity in writing Luther's biography. Mention specifically how he does not attempt to gloss over flaws in Luther's character and give specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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