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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom are Luther's ninety-five theses intended?
(a) the masses of the people
(b) university professors
(c) the Pope only
(d) professional theologians

2. How does Luther affirm the forgiveness of sins?
(a) the unmerited grace made possible by the cross of Christ
(b) the acts of contrition performed by humans
(c) the preordination of God for certain souls
(d) the support of the Church through sacrifice

3. What is released in the written document of the Diet of Worms?
(a) that Luther has been exonerated
(b) that no decision has yet been made
(c) that Luther is to be regarded as a convicted heretic
(d) that Luther is to be tortured until he recants.

4. What makes Luther an international figure?
(a) his exile
(b) his further debates
(c) his writing
(d) his lecture tour

5. What sacraments does Luther accept?
(a) baptism and marriage
(b) baptism and ordination
(c) the Lord's supper and baptism
(d) confirmation and the Lord's supper

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Luther's trial transferred?

2. What realization does Luther come to in Wittenberg?

3. Where does Luther go after leaving Erfurt?

4. What great movement relates itself to the Reformation?

5. What boast do Luther's enemies make?

Short Essay Questions

1. List the major works of Luther while awaiting trial.

2. What does Luther maintain about interpreting Scripture?

3. What is the objection to Luther's views on the mass?

4. Where is Luther's first assignment outside of the cloister?

5. What is Luther's response to the bull Exsurge Domine?

6. What is Luther's challenge to indulgences in his Ninety-five Theses he tacks to the door of Castle Church?

7. How do Luther's beliefs undermine the role of priests?

8. What evidence is Luther confronted with at his hearing before King Charles?

9. How does Luther attempt to use the confessional?

10. How do the ninety-five theses get into the hands of the general public?

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