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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. How did Bonhoeffer say that one may re-establish communication with the fellowship?
(a) By paying a fine.
(b) By confessing sin.
(c) By undergoing a penance ritual.
(d) By making a phone call.

2. How does Bonhoeffer say that Christians should receive each other?
(a) In reverence, humility and joy as they would Jesus Himself.
(b) According to their social standing, power, and influence.
(c) According to their education, talent, and abilities.
(d) According to their position in the church and community.

3. Who signed the execution order that authorized Bonhoeffer's execution?
(a) Heinrich Himmler.
(b) Albert Speer.
(c) Adolf Hitler.
(d) Hermann Goering.

4. What does Bonhoeffer call work?
(a) A necessary evil.
(b) The "it."
(c) Life's ultimate purpose.
(d) The "Thou."

5. What did Bonhoeffer decide to study at the age of sixteen?
(a) History.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Theology.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before Bonhoeffer accepted his position at the seminary, he was considering going to India. What was he going to do in India?

3. What did Bonhoeffer say renews the unity of true fellowship in Jesus Christ?

4. 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."

5. After the morning meal, what is the next event in a typical day at the seminary and how long does it last?

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