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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Community.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bonhoeffer, what was the first element that defined a Christian fellowship?
(a) Christians realize that it is safer for them to "go it alone" against the Nazis; to be together will be more dangerous. They will need to trust God to provide them individually with the resources they need to survive.
(b) Christians need others in order to survive the Nazis; they realize their own resources are not adequate to get them through the war.
(c) Christians realize they don't need anyone else; they are self-sufficient in their own resources and can make it on their own.
(d) Christians need others because of Jesus Christ; they realize their own resources are not adequate to get them through life.

2. Bonhoeffer's ideas are not susceptible to rigorous rational examination and do not make sense without belief in _____.
(a) Science.
(b) Faith.
(c) Peace.
(d) Religion.

3. 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."
(a) Trust.
(b) Hope.
(c) Believe.
(d) Know.

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

5. What is the Greek word for the type of love found in a spiritual community, according to Bonhoeffer?
(a) Theos.
(b) Eros.
(c) Phileo.
(d) Agape.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bonhoeffer return to Germany?

2. What German city did Bonhoeffer return to?

3. In 1939, what does Dietrich Bonhoeffer commit himself to supporting?

4. What is the overarching theme of Life Together?

5. According to Bonhoeffer, the Christian community must learn to thank God daily for _____ things before learning to appreciate great things.

(see the answer key)

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