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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 18, 1942 through October 12, 1942 (Pages 133 - 231).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Early in her writings, Etty says that she finds Spier intriguing and she is impressed with what?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His beliefs.
(c) His sensuality and power.
(d) His looks.

2. The diary begins as a way for Etty to do what?
(a) Work through her feelings.
(b) Become famous.
(c) Write down her ideas.
(d) Make money.

3. Etty discloses that what life is more important?
(a) Her internal life.
(b) Her external life.
(c) Her personal life.
(d) Her love life.

4. What eventually leads Hillesum down the path of physical isolation and often results in illness of one sort or another?
(a) Following the directions of the Germans.
(b) The experience of suppressing her personal needs.
(c) Not getting enough sleep or food.
(d) Only caring about her own needs.

5. What does Etty admit to her friend Ru?
(a) She wishes she had attempted to escape.
(b) An unshakable faith in God is the main strength of her life.
(c) She is afraid of what is to come.
(d) Her only hope now is to save her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hillesum lives in a house owned by a widower named _________________.

2. Does Etty rise above her bitterness about the truth of the Jews' plight in Holland?

3. Etty admits certain weaknesses, mostly having to do with what?

4. Etty Hillesum had devoted herself to honing her craft. What was her craft?

5. After Spier's death, Etty's level of empathy does what?

(see the answer key)

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