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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. What are the criteria Luther upholds for identifying a true sacrament?

2. What is an evidence of the radical change in Wittenberg?

3. When was Luther allowed to take his monastic vow?

4. What drives Luther to make extra long confessions?

5. Where is Luther's trial transferred?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the daily prayer life in the monastery.

5. What describes the stressful nature of Luther's relationship with his father?

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

7. Characterize the work called The Babylonian Captivity.

8. How do the ninety-five theses get into the hands of the general public?

9. How does Luther attempt to use the confessional?

10. Describe Luther's busy life in Wittenberg.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about religious tolerance. In your essay discuss how Luther wanted religious tolerance for his beliefs but demonstrated his own intolerance for Jews and others who disagreed with him. State your opinion about how religious tolerance can be achieved.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on male dominance during the Middle Ages. Specifically critique Luther's contention that females have large hips so they can sit around all day.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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