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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 is the last book of the Bible?
(a) Isaiah.
(b) Apocalypse (Revelation).
(c) Genesis.
(d) Proverbs.

2. What is the premise of Life Together?
(a) An autobiography of Bonhoeffer's life.
(b) The Christian practices, beliefs, and principles by which Bonhoeffer leads his seminarians in daily life together.
(c) An illustration of spiritual life in an illegal, secret Protestant seminary within the historical context of Nazi Germany, 1935-1945.
(d) A guide to the daily spiritual devotions of the seminary's community life.

3. 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.

4. What is the overarching theme of Life Together?
(a) An autobiography of Bonhoeffer's life.
(b) The Christian practices, beliefs, and principles by which Bonhoeffer leads his seminarians in daily life together.
(c) A guide to the daily spiritual devotions of the seminary's community life.
(d) An illustration of spiritual life in an illegal, secret Protestant seminary within the historical context of Nazi Germany, 1935-1945.

5. How does the day begin at the seminary?
(a) With breakfast.
(b) With devotions.
(c) With calisthenics.
(d) With air-raid drills.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bonhoeffer, what does the community rest in while it sleeps?

2. What did Bonhoeffer decide to study at the age of sixteen?

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

4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of how many children?

5. How many times each day does Bonhoeffer say a Christian in community should spend time alone in silence?

(see the answer key)

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