Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Metaxas report to be Hitler's proposal to navigate relations between the church and the German government? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

Appoint a commission of three bishops.

Adopt a confession of faith.

Appoint a Reichsbischof (Reich Bishop).

Receive an endorsement from the Pope.

2.

Why was the German Government opposed to Bonhoeffer and is ordinands traveling to visit the Swiss church, according to a quote found by Metaxas? (from Chapters 17, 18 and 19)

"...because it is important that we protect the Christian solidarity of our citizens."

"...because his influence is not conducive to German interests."

"...because Bonhoeffer's presentation to the international press will bring disfavor to our leaders."

"...because Bonhoeffer has caused no small amount of embarrassment when he has gone to other countries."

3.

What does Metaxas detail to have prevented the bomb that Stauffenberg detonated from killing Hitler? (from Chapters 29, 30 and 31)

Hitler chose to leave the room.

The fuses did not detonate.

The Gestapo had Stauffenberg arrested before he could carry out his plot.

A socle.

4.

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

That Jesus was Jewish.

That Christianity preached meekness.

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

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

5.

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

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

He fled to Switzerland.

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

He lived until 1980.

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