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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 believe that the reading of Scripture helps teach?
(a) Man's history primarily for the sake of salvation.
(b) Love for our fellow man and an appreciation for all religions.
(c) Doctrine and religious asceticism.
(d) Literacy and self-discipline.

2. What did Bonhoeffer believe was the secret of the Psalter?
(a) It unites the individual and the congregation.
(b) It contains a hidden code that, if deciphered, will unlock spiritual mysteries.
(c) It unites Catholics and Protestants.
(d) In an emergency, it will shelter the seminarians from being found.

3. According to Bonhoeffer, the Christian community must learn to thank God daily for _____ things before learning to appreciate great things.
(a) Any.
(b) Small.
(c) All.
(d) Every.

4. According to Bonhoeffer, what is work a cure for?
(a) Greed and gluttony.
(b) Laziness and lethargy.
(c) Fear and anxiety.
(d) Unbelief and mistrust.

5. What does Bonhoeffer consider the voice of the Church to be?
(a) Singing as one (that is, in unison).
(b) Reading Scripture aloud.
(c) Singing in four-part harmony.
(d) Instrumental music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the confidence, according to Bonhoeffer, with which one can offer intercession for another?

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

3. According to Bonhoeffer, what does the whole life of a Christian consist of?

4. According to Bonhoeffer, how are Christ's followers gathered together as the worldwide Body of Christ while on Earth?

5. What did Bonhoeffer say orders and disciplines the seminarians' entire day?

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