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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The German Hercules.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area does Luther distinguish himself at the university?
(a) as a defender of the Catholic church
(b) as a student advocate
(c) as a lecturer on the Apostle Paul
(d) as a parochial preacher

2. When is Luther awakened for morning prayers?
(a) six in the morning
(b) one or two in the morning
(c) nine in the morning
(d) four in the morning

3. What does Luther maintain about excommunication from the fellowship here on earth?
(a) It should be applied only to the hierarchy.
(b) It has nothing to do with the grace of God.
(c) It is a flawed practice but still useful.
(d) It is God's way of keeping the pure safe.

4. Spiritually, what does Luther face in Wittenberg?
(a) confrontation with the Devil
(b) a variety of crises
(c) a town full of heretics
(d) a challenge to all he believes

5. What makes Luther a national figure?
(a) his debate in Leipzig
(b) his arrest warrant from the Pope
(c) his picture in the newspapers
(d) his lectures at the university

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luther say about his first year of monastic life?

2. Where is Luther's trial transferred?

3. What is the purpose of confession?

4. What frightens Erasmus?

5. What belief does Luther hold about his becoming a monk?

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