1. At the seminary, what are the first sounds of the dawn?
(a) Roosters and alarm clocks.
(b) Snoring.
(c) Pots banging together and showers running.
(d) Hymns and the Word of God.

2. In Chapter 2, Bonhoeffer makes the following statement: "The Christian understands that the burden and labor of the day gives meaning to ______."
(a) Rest.
(b) Work.
(c) Fellowship.
(d) Prayer.

3. What was Bonhoeffer doing while living abroad from Germany?
(a) He was taking a sabbatical.
(b) He was furthering his education.
(c) He was seeking asylum.
(d) He was leading German congregations in London.

4. What did Bonhoeffer say about one's ability to keep one's thoughts on track and focus during meditation?
(a) It is easy to keep one's thoughts on track and maintain one's focus.
(b) Thoughts often wander and it is difficult to maintain focus.
(c) If one cannot control one's thoughts and maintain focus, the penalty is ejection from the community.
(d) When one's thoughts wander and when one's focus is lost, it's not the right time for meditation.

5. Why did Bonhoeffer return to Germany?
(a) To take charge of an illegal seminary.
(b) To join the Nazi Party.
(c) To run a secret hospital for Jews.
(d) To pastor an underground church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bonhoeffer stated that "One can either believe or see, but faith has no need to see in order to ________. Seeing does not need to believe in order to see."

2. What is the title of Bonhoeffer's first book?

3. What does Bonhoeffer consider the voice of the Church to be?

4. What does Bonhoeffer say pastors and congregants should do about the community they find themselves in?

5. What is the overarching theme of Life Together?

(see the answer key)

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