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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 writes Luther saying God is merciful and will forgive him if he returns?

2. How does Luther get drawn into politics during the Peasant War?

3. Who believes that people can come together to defend the right of each person to believe what he wants?

4. What is Luther's position as he returns to Wittenberg?

5. According to Luther, how is the Church supposed to be administered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Luther's stand on educating children?

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

3. Describe Luther's typical work week.

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

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

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

7. Briefly describe Luther's writing.

8. How does Luther view church and state?

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

10. What is the outcome of the Peasant War and how does Luther end up being viewed by the people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay on Luther's contribution to the Protestant work ethic. Refer to Chapter XIV in the book to define Luther's position on vocations and how that ultimately elevated the working class and the ethics of doing the best possible job at whatever vocation one is called to.

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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