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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters from Westerbork (Pages 235 - 365).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Etty Hillesum die?
(a) November 30, 1943.
(b) January 30, 1944.
(c) April 30, 1944.
(d) September 30, 1943.

2. Etty's relationship with her father is somewhat __________.
(a) Annoying.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Loving.
(d) Strained.

3. Etty reminds herself to channel her urges into what?
(a) Her teaching.
(b) Saving her own life.
(c) Protecting her family.
(d) Some more far-reaching acts in service to the community of mankind.

4. How do the letters themselves differ from Etty's diary entries?
(a) They primarily address her desire to be with others.
(b) They primarily discuss her faith.
(c) They primarily address the desperation and immediacy of life in a concentration camp.
(d) They primarily represent her fear and depression.

5. Etty's reliance is completely on who?
(a) Her mother.
(b) God.
(c) Spier.
(d) Herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty was a twenty-seven-year-old single woman living where, making her way in the city?

2. It is at this point that Etty Hillesum identifies her loneliness as a deep well that can only be filled by ______________.

3. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?

4. Etty discloses that what life is more important?

5. The camp is severely over-crowded and all of the housing units look the same. So, is there any evidence of varying life?

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