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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, in contrast, say is the source of spiritual love and what does it desire to do?
(a) Inner peace; find Nirvana.
(b) Jesus Christ; serve others.
(c) The universe; be in harmony with the universe.
(d) Jesus Christ; serve Him.

2. According to Bonhoeffer, what is the purpose of the fellowship that takes place when meals are shared at the table?
(a) It is a chance to win the favor of Bonhoeffer by volunteering to do extra work around the seminary.
(b) It is an occasion to get nourishment and complain about how hard life is.
(c) It is a chance to gorge oneself and establish one's position in the seminary.
(d) It is an occasion to rejoice and celebrate the working day.

3. What does Bonhoeffer say is the sole and entire purpose of Christian community fellowship together?
(a) The Word of God.
(b) Surviving the Nazi threat.
(c) Encouraging one another.
(d) Making lots of money.

4. What does Bonhoeffer put forth as proof that there is a need for service to others?
(a) The existence of poverty.
(b) The existence of hunger.
(c) The initial reaction when one brother meets another.
(d) The different social classes in society.

5. What is the first book of the Bible?
(a) John.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Apocalypse (Revelation).
(d) Psalms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bonhoeffer believed in the Christian doctrine of a triune God. What is the definition of this doctrine?

2. What did Bonhoeffer say in Chapter 4 that we must remember about other members of the community in which we live?

3. According to Bonhoeffer, what does the community rest in while it sleeps?

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

5. In Chapter 4, by what word does Bonhoeffer refer to the rules and recommendations by which he says members of a fellowship should behave?

(see the answer key)

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