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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 is Luther's agrarian thought?

2. How many children do Luther and Katherine care for?

3. By 1527, what is the makeup of the whole electoral of Saxony?

4. What is a matter of difference between Luther and Katherine?

5. How can Luther be described above all other outstanding attributes he possesses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are some things Luther says alarming to those who hear him?

2. Describe the international impact of Martin Luther.

3. Describe Luther's typical work week.

4. State simply Luther's position on good works.

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

6. Mention some stipulations from The Twelve Articles published by Luther on the peasant war.

7. What continually stays with Luther in regard to his faith?

8. How does Luther plan to leave Wartburg Castle?

9. How does Bainton portray Luther's impact on marriage and the family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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