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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Ministry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer say in Chapter 4 that we must remember about other members of the community in which we live?
(a) They are all better than us and we should consider ourselves lucky they put up with us.
(b) They are victims of their circumstances and upbringing, and need government help just like us.
(c) They need assistance, encouragement and forgiveness.
(d) They deserve criticism, scorn, and a swift kick in the rear.

2. How does Bonhoeffer say that Christians should receive each other?
(a) According to their position in the church and community.
(b) According to their education, talent, and abilities.
(c) In reverence, humility and joy as they would Jesus Himself.
(d) According to their social standing, power, and influence.

3. At the seminary, what happens after morning devotions are over?
(a) Work.
(b) Confession and penance.
(c) Showers and chores.
(d) Fellowship of the table.

4. What did Bonhoeffer believe was special about Jesus Christ?
(a) He had special powers to protect Christians from the Nazis.
(b) There was nothing special about Jesus Christ in Bonhoeffer's eyes.
(c) He was God become man, but didn't take on human nature.
(d) He was God become man, thereby taking on human nature.

5. What does Bonhoeffer call work?
(a) The "Thou."
(b) Life's ultimate purpose.
(c) The "it."
(d) A necessary evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bonhoeffer, what is work a cure for?

2. According to Bonhoeffer, in a human community, what are weaker individuals influenced by?

3. What does Bonhoeffer put forth as proof that there is a need for service to others?

4. What did Bonhoeffer claim is a benefit of the ministry of helpfulness?

5. What is the Psalter?

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