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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Struggle for Faith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what condition does Luther refuse to come to an examination by the Diet?
(a) if there is no guarantee against assassination
(b) if he cannot bring along his lawyers
(c) if the only purpose is for him to recant
(d) if the Pope does not agree to the examination

2. What does Luther continue to stress in his teaching?
(a) that faith must be accompanied by good works
(b) that good works do not constitute any claim on God
(c) that good works people do need no faith in them
(d) that doing good deeds will result in salvation

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

4. How does Luther view confession?
(a) unnecessary and intrusive
(b) only as a means of learning
(c) a means of controlling people
(d) useful as long as it is not institutionalized

5. Who secures a promise that Luther will not be condemned without a hearing?
(a) Frederick the Wise
(b) the Diet of Worms
(c) Erasmus
(d) King Charles of Spain

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Luther undertake to do in his lifetime?

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

4. What drives Luther to make extra long confessions?

5. Where does Luther believe the answers for living a Christian life can be found?

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