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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luther see as man's greatest need?
(a) the need for plenty to eat
(b) the need for work
(c) the need for storng families
(d) the need for forgiveness

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

3. Who must decide where, when, and how to deal with Luther?
(a) Charles, the Roman Emperor and Catholic King of Spain
(b) Pope Leo X
(c) the Princes of Germany
(d) the College of Cardinals

4. With whom does Luther prepare to debate?
(a) John Eck
(b) the college of cardinals
(c) the Pope
(d) Frederick the Wise

5. Although Luther agrees that war is necessary, what kind of warfare is he involved in?
(a) the army of Leo X
(b) the battles agains would-be assassins
(c) constant duels he is challenged to
(d) fighting spiritual battles

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Luther fare as a novice in the monastery?

2. What is the first point of the Cum Postquam?

3. What does Luther mean by saying that God can forgive only a lusty sinner?

4. What is Luther's agrarian thought?

5. What does Luther insist is the final authority?

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