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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Day with Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which country had Bonhoeffer been living prior to his return to Germany?
(a) India.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) The United States.

2. According to Bonhoeffer, what was the third element that defines a Christian fellowship?
(a) Christians were not chosen by God to be Christians from eternity (free will).
(b) Christian fellowships always end in strife and failure because they involve selfish, fallen humans.
(c) Christians were chosen by God to be Christians from eternity (predestination).
(d) Christian fellowships are transitory and temporary.

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

4. How does Bonhoeffer believe Christians should pray together to God?
(a) Silently, never out loud.
(b) Using only passages of Scripture that are appropriate.
(c) In their own words (free prayer).
(d) Using only pre-written, scripted prayers authorized by the Church.

5. What does Bonhoeffer do after the Nazis forbid him to teach, write, or publish?
(a) He flees to the United States and takes classes at Union Theological Seminary.
(b) He continues to teach, write, and publish in defiance of the Nazi ban, traveling throughout Germany to do so.
(c) He flees the country and takes a pastorate in England.
(d) He complies with the order and travels throughout Germany encouraging other Christians to do the same.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bonhoeffer claimed that a Christian community is a ______ reality.

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

4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of how many children?

5. Bonhoeffer believed that the Christian community belongs to one another and is able to fellowship together only through and in...

(see the answer key)

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