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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. It is at this point that Etty Hillesum identifies her loneliness as a deep well that can only be filled by ______________.
(a) Men.
(b) Family.
(c) Others Jews.
(d) The presence of God.

2. Etty Hillesum had devoted herself to honing her craft. What was her craft?
(a) Singing.
(b) Painting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Writing.

3. Etty interprets speaking openly to her friend as what?
(a) An act of bravery.
(b) An act of freedom.
(c) An act of selfishness.
(d) An act of stupidity.

4. Each day, Etty's writings speak of her need to gain control over ______________.
(a) Other Jews.
(b) The Germans.
(c) Herself.
(d) Others.

5. Etty remains stalwart in what?
(a) Her refusal to take a negative view of life.
(b) Her refusal to place blame on the Germans.
(c) Her refusal to give up Spier.
(d) Her refusal to take the blame for her guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty reaches a place of being unwilling to put up what?

2. This act of verbalizing to another person is what for Etty?

3. Spier's insights psychology came as the result of his own work with whom?

4. Are there any mattresses to sleep on?

5. Etty is cognizant of her _________________ as a Jew.

(see the answer key)

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