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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the church, according to Bainton, readily admit today?
(a) that the indulgence traffic was a scam
(b) that indulgences are correct but given too freely during Luther's time
(c) that the indulgence priviliedge was often given too incorrectly
(d) that the indulgence traffic saved the church from ruin

2. What do the parishioners do when Luther refuses to sell indulgences?
(a) have relatives buy indulgences for them
(b) go to other parishes to buy them
(c) ban together in support of Luther
(d) write complaint letters to the Pope

3. What does Luther say about his first year of monastic life?
(a) The Devil is very quiet.
(b) The work was easy.
(c) The food was not enough.
(d) The cold was very difficult.

4. How long are some of Luther's confessions?
(a) for days on end
(b) only a few minutes
(c) over one hour long
(d) as long as six hours at one time

5. To whom are the ninety-five theses given?
(a) to the rubbish collectors
(b) to the printer for all Germany
(c) to the Pope
(d) to the archbishop

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Luther go after leaving Erfurt?

2. How does Luther begin to see that salvation comes to man?

3. What does Luther say that outrages the Catholic hierarchy?

4. When is Luther awakened for morning prayers?

5. On what grounds does Luther say undecided questions should not be considered heresy?

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