Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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

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

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)

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

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.

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.

What does Metaxas claim to have complicated relations between England and Germany while Bonhoeffer was in London? (from Chapters 14, 15 and 16)

The German Christians had begun purging Jewish Christians from protestant activities.

Hitler and Stalin agreed to the Nonaggression Pact.

Hitler was attempting to prove that he was someone who could be trusted in the international community.

Reinhold Krause had made a defamatory diatribe against German Jews during a celebration at the Berlin Sportpalast.

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

Receive an endorsement from the Pope.

Adopt a confession of faith.

Appoint a Reichsbischof (Reich Bishop).

Appoint a commission of three bishops.

Why didn't the suicide plan involving Major Rudolf-Christoph von Gersdorff to kill Hitler with bombs hiding in Gersdorff's overcoat while Hitler attended a Hero's Memorial Day, according to Metaxas? (from Chapters 26 and 27)

Because the Gestapo had discovered the plot and had Gersdorff arrested.

Because Hitler cut his visit short before the bombs could detonate.

Because the fuses to the bombs did not work.

Because Gersdorff lost his nerve.