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

2. It serves humanity better to allow a persecutor to witness another's ________________________.
(a) "Sadness and utter defenselessness."
(b) "Hatred and anger."
(c) "Strength and resilience."
(d) "Fear and anxiety."

3. Many of these people living in the camp are extremely frail.
(a) The Jews.
(b) The elderly.
(c) The children.
(d) The women.

4. Etty obliges herself to the preservation and dissemination of what?
(a) Her thoughts, actions, and obligations.
(b) Her thoughts, feelings, and obligations.
(c) Her thoughts and actions.
(d) Her feelings, assumptions, and beliefs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The camp is severely over-crowded and all of the housing units look the same. So, is there any evidence of varying life?

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

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

4. Where is Etty when Spier dies?

5. Etty decides to work her way through her negative feelings in hopes of what?

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