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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. Who was Etty's favorite author?
(a) Catherine Aird.
(b) Langston Hughes.
(c) Rainer Maria Rilke.
(d) Tapani, Bagge.

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

3. Etty's day-to-day life centers around her work as what?
(a) A Russian teacher.
(b) An English teacher.
(c) A dance teacher.
(d) An art teacher.

4. Etty becomes acutely aware of the individual's responsibility to engage in rigorous _________________.
(a) Self-examination.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Mental purging.
(d) Self-denial.

5. Etty admits that she is more the kind of person who wears her heart where?
(a) On her coat.
(b) In her chest.
(c) In her head.
(d) On her sleeve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?

2. Early in her writings, Etty says that she finds Spier intriguing and she is impressed with what?

3. Etty Hillesum's diary begins on what day?

4. Around this time, Etty addresses the question of __________, specifically talking about the Germans.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Etty's feelings towards her family begin to change?

2. By April 2, 1942, how does Etty feel about Spier?

3. Describe the men for whom Etty has feelings.

4. How is Etty's eating disorder symbolic?

5. What problem does Etty experience? Why? How does this lead to a discussion of Etty's family?

6. What does Etty say about the topic of hatred?

7. Why did Etty begin this diary?

8. What foreshadowing of Etty's future occurs? How does it seem she is preparing herself for this future?

9. What is Etty's opinion of marriage for herself? Why might she feel this way?

10. What does Etty do to become closer to God?

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