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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 chore does Luther perform at home after marrying Katherine?

2. Who tells Frederick the Wise to separate himself from Martin Luther and muffle his blasphemous tongue?

3. How is Luther's antisemitism expressed?

4. What is a result of the expansion of the Reformation?

5. What causes increased levies on the land, imperiled commons, and a deflated economy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Briefly describe Luther's writing.

3. Describe the international impact of Martin Luther.

4. What two aspects of Luther's life give him comfort?

5. Describe Luther's decision to marry.

6. Describe Luther's typical work week.

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

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

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

10. How does Luther plan to leave Wartburg Castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay about the power of religious hymns in worship. Discuss this topic from the standpoint of uplifting melodies and inspirational words. Compare Luther's hymns to Christian music today and how it is used in modern worship services.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on how Martin Luther saw God in nature. In the paper point out how his early love of natural beauty of the world grew as he developed his theology. Give your opinion as to whether God can be observed in the natural world unless one first believes in God.

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