1. What accomplishment of Bonhoeffer's maternal great grandfather, Karl August von Hase, does Metaxas credit with fueling Bonhoeffer's interest in Rome?
(a) Von Hase's extensive journals and geographic records of his trips to Rome.
(b) Von Hase's many mission trips with Roman Catholic Officials.
(c) Von Hase's vast collection of lyric poetry of Horace and Catullus.
(d) Von Hase's 20 trips there and the strong ties he cultivated through them.

2. How does Metaxas describe the mood of the people where Bonhoeffer was memorialized?
(a) Flossenburg camp survivors were subdued and sought to avoid detection.
(b) The crowd at the Vatican was subdued and respectful as the Pope gave his observations.
(c) Bonhoeffer's former classmates and professors were somber as each offered a eulogy.
(d) It seemed strange to many Britons to honor a German citizen after suffering from the war with Germany.

3. From whom does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer's mother, Clara von Hase, took piano lessons?.
(a) Wagner.
(b) Ludwig von Beethoven and Wolfgang Mozart.
(c) Franz Liszt and Clara Schumann.
(d) Johann Strauss.

4. Where was Bonhoeffer's memorial service, according to Metaxas?
(a) Holy Trinity Church in London, England.
(b) Union Theological Seminary.
(c) The Vatican.
(d) Flossenburg concentration camp.

5. How does Metaxas suggest Karl Bonhoeffer met living expenses during the period of hyperinflation caused by the Treaty of Versailles?
(a) By taking additional work as a university professor and medical writer.
(b) By taking payment in other currencies than the Deutch Mark.
(c) By cashing in a life insurance policy.
(d) By selling the family home.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what conclusion does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer arrived in a journal entry regarding his observations of art and his criticism of art historians?

2. What was the date of Bonhoeffer's death, according to Metaxas?

3. Of what nation does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer to be a citizen?

4. What does status does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer attained upon his death?

5. How does Metaxas describe the "Thursday Circle"?

(see the answer key)

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