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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. According to Bonhoeffer, what does a Christian seek from Jesus Christ?
(a) Wealth, health, and prosperity.
(b) Redemption, righteousness, innocence, and blessedness.
(c) Forgiveness so they can keep on sinning; a free ride to heaven.
(d) Material goods, money, and friends.

2. After the Gestapo closes down Bonhoeffer's seminary and forbids him to teach, what does he do?
(a) He joins the Nazi Party.
(b) He becomes a secret agent for the Allies.
(c) He goes into hiding.
(d) He becomes involved in a plot to overthrow Hitler.

3. Finish the following concept Bonhoeffer puts forth in Chapter 3: Only when one is at ease with fellowship....
(a) Can one be with others.
(b) Can one understand God.
(c) Can one be alone.
(d) Can one enjoy work.

4. Who signed the execution order that authorized Bonhoeffer's execution?
(a) Albert Speer.
(b) Heinrich Himmler.
(c) Hermann Goering.
(d) Adolf Hitler.

5. What, according to Bonhoeffer, should be a primary concern in personal intercession?
(a) World events and crises.
(b) Those being persecuted by the Nazis.
(c) One's own personal needs.
(d) Those in the fellowship who have asked for assistance.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bonhoeffer, what is the Holy Spirit's purpose?

2. According to Bonhoeffer, an activity within a Christian community that is not of Jesus Christ is based on what?

3. What does Bonhoeffer do after the Nazis forbid him to teach, write, or publish?

4. What did Bonhoeffer say about one's ability to keep one's thoughts on track and focus during meditation?

5. How does Bonhoeffer say that Christians should receive each other?

(see the answer key)

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