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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 9, 1941 through April 30, 1942 (Pages 3 - 133).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In February of 1942, several professors and other acquaintances of Etty's are sent where as prisoners of the Nazis?
(a) To Sachsenhausen.
(b) To the Warsaw ghetto.
(c) To Veluwe.
(d) To Belzec.

3. Spier's specialty is commonly known as what?
(a) Dream interpretation.
(b) Chiropractic.
(c) Cognitivity.
(d) Reading and studying palms.

4. Etty admits certain weaknesses, mostly having to do with what?
(a) Her fear.
(b) Her appetites.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her looks.

5. 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) Not getting enough sleep or food.
(c) Only caring about her own needs.
(d) The experience of suppressing her personal needs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty Hillesum was determined to grow ________________.

2. Hillesum refers to a feeling of ______________ toward men as something worthy of resolution.

3. Hillesum is ___________; someone who is actively involved in examining the world and her perceptions thereof from the inside out rather than the other way around.

4. Who was Etty's favorite author?

5. As part of her therapy, Etty and Spier engage in what?

(see the answer key)

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