Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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What choice did Bonhoeffer explain that the German church faced in a letter to Bishop Ammundsen, cited by Metaxas, regarding the ecumenical conference in Fano? (from Chapters 14, 15 and 16)

The German church faced the choice of being free or slave.

The German church faced the choice of either being Christian or National Socialist.

The German church faced the choice of being at peace or at war.

The German church faced the choice of defending their faith or compromising it.

What does Metaxas identify as the major difference between the ecumenical movement and Bonhoeffer with regard to WWII? (from Chapters 20, 21 and 22)

The ecumenical movement believed Hitler could be negotiated with, but Bonhoeffer did not.

The ecumenical movement sought to end the war, but Bonhoeffer decided that Hitler had to be assassinated.

The ecumenical movement discouraged people from joining the military, but Bonhoeffer did not feel so empowered.

The ecumenical movement was pacifist, but Bonhoeffer was not.

What reason did Metaxas give for the Bonhoeffer family's ability to escape scrutiny even though it was deeply involved in seditious activities? (from Chapter 28)

Their intelligence allowed them to communicate on several levels and get a precise message to an intended target.

The Bonhoeffer's had connections throughout government that would overlook what they were doing.

They were wealthy enough to bribe officials that were investigating them.

All of them were very skilled at "playing dumb".

What does Metaxas claim annoyed Hitler regarding Christian teaching? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

That Jesus was Jewish.

That Christianity had a long tradition that could not be dismantled.

That Christianity preached meekness.

That Christianity taught that Jesus was the only begotten son of God.

What happened to Gersdorff after his failed attempt? (from Chapters 26 and 27)

He was executed with Bonhoeffer and his other co-conspirators.

He lived until 1980.

He was blown up and the incident exposed the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler.

He fled to Switzerland.