Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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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.

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

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

What does Metaxas identify as the major difference between the ecumenical movement and Bonhoeffer with regard to WWII? (from Chapters 20, 21 and 22)

The ecumenical movement was pacifist, but Bonhoeffer was not.

The ecumenical movement sought to end the war, but Bonhoeffer decided that Hitler had to be assassinated.

The ecumenical movement believed Hitler could be negotiated with, but Bonhoeffer did not.

The ecumenical movement discouraged people from joining the military, but Bonhoeffer did not feel so empowered.

Why does Metaxas claim that Bonhoeffer, "...struggled with the 'problem' of being charming." (from Chapters 7 and 8)

Because he wanted the words and logic of what he said to be the only things to which others responded.

Because it caused social problems for him.

Because it was frowned upon by his father.

Because he was, by nature, a recluse.

What does Metaxas report to be Hitler's proposal to navigate relations between the church and the German government? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

Appoint a Reichsbischof (Reich Bishop).

Receive an endorsement from the Pope.

Appoint a commission of three bishops.

Adopt a confession of faith.

How did the German Pastor's Emergency League respond to Reichsbischof Ludwig Muller's attempt to prevent it from meeting in synod by closing the Berlin Cathedral, according to Metaxas? (from Chapters 14, 15 and 16)

They asked Bonhoeffer to separate his congregations from the official German church.

They signed a petition expressing their disagreement.

They held their synod in the courtyard adjacent to the Cathedral.

They asked for international observation of Nazi involvement in church affairs.