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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer say that the confession of sin enables?
(a) Experience in swallowing one's pride.
(b) Continuance in the sin.
(c) Gossip and teasing.
(d) Conversion to a new beginning in Christ.

2. 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 become a hermit.
(d) To sleep all day.

3. According to Bonhoeffer, solitude and silence are __________ to the individual and to the community.
(a) Essential.
(b) Mandatory.
(c) Not essential.
(d) Optional.

4. According to Bonhoeffer, what makes a person feel alone?
(a) Being in exile.
(b) An act of sin.
(c) Persecution for one's beliefs.
(d) Being in solitude for too long.

5. What expression does Bonhoeffer use to describe the sinner moving forward to another level of community understanding?
(a) Advancement.
(b) Enlightenment.
(c) Breaking through.
(d) Promotion.

6. According to Bonhoeffer, what has broken one's fellowship both with God and with one's brethren?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Sin.

7. What did Bonhoeffer say that confession does to sin?
(a) It hides it in darkness.
(b) It minimizes it.
(c) It overemphasizes it.
(d) It exposes it to light.

8. What are the two primary things Bonhoeffer discusses in Chapter 5?
(a) Salvation and baptism.
(b) Grace and mercy.
(c) Community and solitude.
(d) Confession and communion.

9. What did Bonhoeffer say causes injury to a fellowship?
(a) Not engaging in intercession for each other.
(b) Every sin in thought, word, or deed.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Not working hard enough.

10. According to Bonhoeffer, the ministry of listening is the ministry of:
(a) Listening to one another.
(b) Thoughtfulness.
(c) Paying attention to one another.
(d) Supporting one another.

11. What did Bonhoeffer say in Chapter 4 that we must remember about other members of the community in which we live?
(a) They are all better than us and we should consider ourselves lucky they put up with us.
(b) They are victims of their circumstances and upbringing, and need government help just like us.
(c) They need assistance, encouragement and forgiveness.
(d) They deserve criticism, scorn, and a swift kick in the rear.

12. According to Bonhoeffer, from whom do people need evidence of forgiveness?
(a) The community.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Both God and the community.
(d) God.

13. Does Bonhoeffer say that an individual is lonely while meditating?
(a) Yes, meditation is lonely.
(b) It depends on the individual.
(c) Sometimes, meditation can be lonely.
(d) No, meditation is not lonely.

14. In Chapter 3, what does Bonhoeffer say is the best time of day for personal prayer, meditation and intercession?
(a) At midday.
(b) Whenever it can be fit in.
(c) Late at night.
(d) Early in the morning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bonhoeffer say that brotherly confession is most effective?

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

3. Finish the following concept Bonhoeffer puts forth in Chapter 3: Only when one is at ease with fellowship....

4. What did Bonhoeffer say offers divine help?

5. Not saying bad things is the ministry of:

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