Famous Lutherans

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1. Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant Reformation movement, was a prolific hymn writer. Please complete the title of his most famous hymn: "A Mighty ______ is Our God." Mountain Fortress Temple Ocean

2. Which New York Yankees slugger, known as the "Iron Horse", was a member of the Lutheran faith? Bill Dickey Mickey Mantle Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth

3. This German-born, Lutheran composer became famous for his religious music, particularly his organ fugues. Can you name him? J.S. Bach L. van Beethoven W.A. Mozart E. Grieg

4. This Swedish-born diplomat became the second Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1953. Please identify him. Hjalmar Hammarskjold Karl Staaff Carl Swartz Dag Hammarskjold

5. This Lutheran NASCAR race driver won 76 events, including the 1998 Daytona 500, during his legendary career. Can you name him? Darrell Waltrip Herb Thomas Cale Yarborough Dale Earnhardt

6. This American-born writer became famous in 1960 when his novel "Rabbit Run" was published. Please identify him. John Updike Ernest Hemingway J.D. Salinger Bernard Malamud

7. Greta Garbo, a famous actress, was born into the Lutheran faith and became well-known for her reclusive lifestyle. Where was she buried? Stockholm Paris New York City Hollywood

8. Soren Kierkegaard was a prominent nineteenth century philosopher and theologian. In which city was he born? Copenhagen Helsinki Oslo Odense

9. Dr. Seuss was an American writer who authored such books as "The Cat In the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." What was his real name? Theodor Russell Theodor Geisel Theodore Robinson Theodore Galaxy

10. The composer Handel is best known today for his "Messiah" oratorio. Where did "Messiah" make its debut in 1742? London Paris Rome Dublin