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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Metaxas, to what did ideas and beliefs have to relate before Bonhoeffer would consider them worthwhile?
(a) The world of reality outside one's mind.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The observations of great historians.
(d) The universal catholic church.

2. 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 20 trips there and the strong ties he cultivated through them.
(d) Von Hase's vast collection of lyric poetry of Horace and Catullus.

3. Of what nation does Metaxas report Bonhoeffer to be a citizen?
(a) Poland.
(b) U.S.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

4. Why does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer did not marry his first love?
(a) Because she was Jewish.
(b) Because she married another man while he was travelling.
(c) Because Bonhoeffer would not allow other people to get close to him.
(d) Because Bonhoeffer's travels around the world kept the relationship from growing.

5. What does status does Metaxas claim Bonhoeffer attained upon his death?
(a) Sainthood.
(b) Martyrdom.
(c) Hero.
(d) Traitor legacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Metaxas describe the mood of the people where Bonhoeffer was memorialized?

2. What is the explanation that Metaxas gives for Bonhoeffer's willingness to join the same fraternity his father, Igel, when he attended Berlin University?

3. How does Metaxas report that Bonhoeffer's parents learned of his death?

4. What interests did Bonhoeffer's mother pass to her daughter?

5. Upon what does Metaxas focus "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" upon?

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