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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Ministry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bonhoeffer noted two evidences that one's personal time spent in prayer, meditation and intercession had put that person in real contact with the strengthening and purifying power of God. One of the reasons is listed below; indicate it:
(a) What the person chooses to do for recreational time.
(b) What the person wears.
(c) The nature of the person's relationships throughout the day.
(d) The environment of the person's workaday world.

2. What type of communication does Bonhoeffer say that prayer during meditation is between a Christian and Jesus Christ?
(a) One-way.
(b) Personal and private.
(c) Two-way.
(d) Public.

3. Life Together is the English translation of which German phrase?
(a) Alles Zusammen.
(b) Gemeinsames Leben.
(c) Leben Gemeinsames.
(d) Gemeinsames Zusammen.

4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of how many children?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

5. What did Bonhoeffer claim is a benefit of the ministry of helpfulness?
(a) It helps the brother understand how much need there is in the world.
(b) It helps the brother be thankful for his career.
(c) It helps the brother learn not to take himself and his career too seriously.
(d) It helps the brother understand how important he is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer believe that experiencing loneliness could do for Christians?

2. According to Bonhoeffer, what was the second element that defined a Christian fellowship?

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."

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

5. What did Bonhoeffer say was the purpose of evening prayers and devotions?

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