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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Etty at the time Spier dies?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is busy.
(c) She is sad.
(d) She is content.

2. Is Etty aware of the threat that the Germans pose?
(a) Yes, mostly aware.
(b) No, not at all aware.
(c) Yes, well aware.
(d) Yes, somewhat aware.

3. This act of verbalizing to another person is what for Etty?
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Embarrassing.
(c) Strange.
(d) Revelatory.

4. Etty finally has a glimpse of her place where?
(a) In Amsterdam.
(b) In the larger historical picture.
(c) In society.
(d) In a concentration camp.

5. [On July 15], 1942, Etty secures a position in what?
(a) The Cultural Affairs Department of the Jewish Council.
(b) A new school teaching Russian.
(c) A nice concentration camp.
(d) A home in America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Etty believe the answer to number 100 would do?

2. Etty no longer concerns herself with the need to appear how?

3. Hillesum resigns herself to what fact?

4. Etty declares, "Death is _________________."

5. Does Etty accept her own feeling of bearing a burden?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Etty feel about the atrocities taking place? How does this also lead to feelings of guilt?

2. To what does Hillesum resign herself?

3. What has happened to Etty's faith? What does she think about this?

4. Does Etty realize the threat to her way of life? Does this affect her positive attitude? Explain.

5. What is clear by May of 1942?

6. What has happened to Etty's motivations? How does she support this?

7. What is known about Etty's faith at this time?

8. Does Etty believe that she should appear strong? Why or why not?

9. On who does Etty rely? How does this affect her emotions?

10. How does Etty's life and beliefs change due to the war?

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