Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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What does Metaxas claim annoyed Hitler regarding Christian teaching? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

That Christianity had a long tradition that could not be dismantled.

That Christianity preached meekness.

That Jesus was Jewish.

That Christianity taught that Jesus was the only begotten son of God.

What happened to Gersdorff after his failed attempt? (from Chapters 26 and 27)

He lived until 1980.

He was executed with Bonhoeffer and his other co-conspirators.

He fled to Switzerland.

He was blown up and the incident exposed the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler.

Why does Metaxas suggest the students in Bonhoeffer's confirmation class in Wedding were different from similar children in classes he taught in Harlem? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

Because the students in Harlem participated voluntarily and their parents took their attendance seriously, whereas the students in Wedding were mandated by the state to attend, so the students were disruptive and disrespectful.

There were no differences between the students in Harlem and Wedding.

The students in Harlem were affluent and motivated whereas the students in Wedding were from lower class families and acted like they were trapped in their position.

The students in Harlem were largely from poor, dysfunctional families and were disruptive, whereas the students in Wedding were patient and orderly.

According to Metaxas, why didn't Hitler have everyone involved in the conspiracy against him immediately executed? (from Chapters 29, 30 and 31)

He was planning massive, televised show trials after his success in the war.

Hitler wanted to get as much information as possible regarding the conspiracy.

The war was winding down and the resources were not available to retrieve all of them.

He wanted to enjoy torturing the co-conspirators to their death.

What does Metaxas detail to have prevented the bomb that Stauffenberg detonated from killing Hitler? (from Chapters 29, 30 and 31)

The Gestapo had Stauffenberg arrested before he could carry out his plot.

A socle.

The fuses did not detonate.

Hitler chose to leave the room.