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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 does Bonhoeffer say that praying for intercession enables the members of a community to see each other as?
(a) Losers.
(b) Sinners.
(c) Better than the others.
(d) Imperfect.

2. Who schedules the entire day at the seminary?
(a) Hitler.
(b) The seminarians.
(c) Bonhoeffer.
(d) Jesus Christ.

3. Which of the following is a true statement about what Christians can expect regarding being able to spend time in person with other Christians?
(a) According to the Bible, Christians will never have other Christians to live with.
(b) According to the Bible, Christians will always have other Christians to live with.
(c) According to the Bible, Christians will sometimes have other Christians to live with and will sometimes be alone.
(d) According to the Bible, Christians rarely receive the privilege of living together with other Christians.

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

5. 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) Believe.
(b) Know.
(c) Trust.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the premise of Life Together?

2. According to Bonhoeffer, what is one of the incorrect reasons for seeking others' company?

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

4. What does Bonhoeffer say that both intercession and personal prayer should be related to?

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

(see the answer key)

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