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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. Given Etty's propensity toward the ascetic life, what might she think of all the mental exercises in which she participates?
(a) They might be a nuisance.
(b) They might be a waste of time.
(c) They might be very difficult.
(d) They might be rather appealing.

2. Etty declares, "Death is _________________."
(a) Soon to come.
(b) A gentle slipping away.
(c) A scary concept.
(d) Inevitable.

3. Etty is hyper-alert, hyper-conscious of what?
(a) What is taking place in her heart.
(b) The actions of the other Jews.
(c) What is taking place all around her.
(d) Her actions.

4. Does Etty feel it is necessary to purge her personality of everything possible which does not support her new way of being in the world?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but only at first.
(c) No, but she considers this.
(d) Yes.

5. Does Etty accept her own feeling of bearing a burden?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) Yes, somewhat.

Short Answer Questions

1. HIllesum decides that she would rather not do what?

2. Is Etty aware of the threat that the Germans pose?

3. Why might the Jews of Deventer not be allowed to own certain types of property?

4. Etty feels guilt about living how?

5. What does Etty do after Spier's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Etty say about suffering?

2. What does Etty believe one should do to handle the increasingly difficult situation?

3. What does Etty admit to her friend Ru? How is this significant?

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

5. How do Etty's beliefs affect her actions regarding her safety?

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

7. What does Etty come to accept, which affects her thoughts, feelings, and obligations?

8. For what does Etty begin to prepare? How might she feel about this exercise?

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

10. From what does Julius Spier die? How does Etty cope with this?

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