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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Metaxas claim Karl Bonhoeffer influenced Berlin?
(a) Karl Bonhoeffer examined the connection between production and economic health.
(b) Karl Bonhoeffer influenced leaders of Berlin of the danger of imperialism.
(c) Karl Bonhoeffer was credited with protecting Berlin from the influences of Jung and Freud.
(d) Karl Bonhoeffer was considered to be a pioneer in the scientific investigation of metaphysical activities of the mind.

2. To what did Metaxas credit much of Luther's bitterness toward the Jews and others at the end of his life?
(a) A hard-line interpretation of the bible.
(b) A series of illnesses and generally declining health.
(c) An increasing exclusionary view of grace.
(d) A legalistic view of sin.

3. What event began WWII according to Metaxas?
(a) The Non-aggression Pact between Hitler and Stalin.
(b) The Anschluss of Austria.
(c) The invasion of Poland.
(d) Nazi occupation of Prague.

4. What does Metaxas claim that Bonhoeffer recognized while he planned to carry out his engagement with Maria and proceed with plans to assassinate Hitler?
(a) He knew that he was facing by the SS and decided to finish some things that he had always wanted to do.
(b) He felt that he had cut his ties with the church and started making decisions that were self serving.
(c) Life is not as easy as applying principles that define sin and righteousness.
(d) God wants his children to operate out of freedom and joy to do what was right and good, not out of fear of making mistakes.

5. What was the question that Metaxas claims Jean Lassere put to Bonhoeffer that led him to become involved in the ecumenical movement?
(a) "Do you really believe that Christ would call us to kill each other to determine if French Christians were better than German Christians?"
(b) "Do we believe in the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of the Saints, or do we believe in the eternal mission of France?"
(c) "Are you willing to forgo all you have been taught about your people and take part in something much greater?"
(d) "Is our war between flesh and blood or between the spirits of God and the spirits of the devil?"

Short Answer Questions

1. After Bonhoeffer announced he would be willing to personally kill Hitler, why does Metaxas claim he would have to resign from the Confessing Church?

2. How did Germans consider the Weimar Republic, according to Metaxas?

3. What does Metaxas report to be Bonhoeffer's negotiating advantage during his time leading two congregations in London?

4. What speculation does Metaxas offer for the reason that the British government would not encourage German conspiracies to assassinate Hitler?

5. While Bonhoeffer was in London, who does Metaxas identify as the church leader who became his most important contact in the ecumenical movement?

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