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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Day Alone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer say that the blessings of successful struggle in solitude through the day alone and through strength of fellowship come from?
(a) The Word of God.
(b) Receiving a paycheck.
(c) A sense of personal accomplishment.
(d) Spending time with others.

2. How did Bonhoeffer view Christian fellowship?
(a) A gift of faith; a privilege.
(b) A gift of love; a promise.
(c) An unalienable right; a promise.
(d) A gift of grace; a privilege.

3. On April 8, 1945, when Bonhoeffer is taken to death row to be hanged the following day, what is he doing when he is taken from his cell?
(a) He is serving Communion.
(b) He is finishing a prayer in a service that he is conducting.
(c) He is writing a book.
(d) He is reading his Bible.

4. According to Bonhoeffer, what does the community rest in while it sleeps?
(a) The power of evil.
(b) Either the hands of God or the power of evil.
(c) Security and safety.
(d) The hands of God.

5. What does Bonhoeffer say is the origination point of spiritual love?
(a) The enemy.
(b) The brother.
(c) God the Father.
(d) Christ and His Word.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer, in contrast, say is the source of spiritual love and what does it desire to do?

2. What was Bonhoeffer doing while living abroad from Germany?

3. Who signed the execution order that authorized Bonhoeffer's execution?

4. What type of communication does Bonhoeffer say that prayer during meditation is between a Christian and Jesus Christ?

5. What did Bonhoeffer decide to study at the age of sixteen?

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