Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why was the German Government opposed to Bonhoeffer and is ordinands traveling to visit the Swiss church, according to a quote found by Metaxas? (from Chapters 17, 18 and 19)

"...because his influence is not conducive to German interests."

"...because Bonhoeffer's presentation to the international press will bring disfavor to our leaders."

"...because it is important that we protect the Christian solidarity of our citizens."

"...because Bonhoeffer has caused no small amount of embarrassment when he has gone to other countries."

2.

What threat did Theodor Heckel make against Bonhoeffer to make him stop his attempts to oppose the German church from England? (from Chapters 14, 15 and 16)

Heckel pointed out that the government knew where Bonhoeffer's family lived.

Heckel said that he could use his position to have his degrees rescinded.

Heckel implied that Bonhoeffer's activities with non-German church leaders were considered treasonous.

Heckel said that if Bonhoeffer returned he could be put in a concentration camp.

3.

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

The fuses did not detonate.

A socle.

Hitler chose to leave the room.

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

4.

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

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

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

He fled to Switzerland.

He lived until 1980.

5.

Who was the theologian that Metaxas reports Bonhoeffer lobbied to have placed in the University of Berlin that the Nazis rejected? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

Emil Brunner.

Georg Wobbermin.

Erwin Sutz.

Karl Barth.

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