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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Confession and Communion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When one falls into the habit of saying nothing at all, ever (which Bonhoeffer did not endorse), what desire did Bonhoeffer say could declare itself?
(a) To dominate.
(b) To talk nonstop.
(c) To sleep all day.
(d) To become a hermit.

2. At the seminary, what happens after morning devotions are over?
(a) Fellowship of the table.
(b) Showers and chores.
(c) Work.
(d) Confession and penance.

3. On April 8, 1945, when Bonhoeffer is taken to death row to be hanged the following day, what is he doing when he is taken from his cell?
(a) He is finishing a prayer in a service that he is conducting.
(b) He is reading his Bible.
(c) He is writing a book.
(d) He is serving Communion.

4. How did Bonhoeffer compare the ministry of listening to speaking?
(a) Speaking is a greater service to another than listening.
(b) Neither speaking nor listening are important.
(c) Speaking and listening are equally important services to others.
(d) Listening is a greater service to another than speaking.

5. What level of importance does Bonhoeffer place on intercession?
(a) It's essential to one's relatives escaping purgatory.
(b) It's essential to salvation.
(c) It's essential to the survival of the Church.
(d) It's essential to the survival of Christian fellowship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bonhoeffer's claim about singing that is not directed towards God?

2. What was the title of Bonhoeffer's doctoral thesis and dissertation?

3. According to Bonhoeffer, whose responsibility is it to pray for intercession?

4. What did Bonhoeffer say about one's ability to keep one's thoughts on track and focus during meditation?

5. In Chapter 3, what does Bonhoeffer say is the best time of day for personal prayer, meditation and intercession?

(see the answer key)

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