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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. 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 rather appealing.
(b) They might be a waste of time.
(c) They might be very difficult.
(d) They might be a nuisance.

2. What becomes Etty Hillesum's main focus?
(a) Herself.
(b) Spiritual growth.
(c) Her writing.
(d) Saving the Jews.

3. Where does Etty live?
(a) In a non-Jewish household.
(b) In a Jewish household.
(c) In an apartment.
(d) In an inn.

4. Hillesum holds fast to what belief?
(a) Her life has become a waste.
(b) Her life is a time of significant beginnings and she claims this thought as her one reality.
(c) Her life is about to come to an end.
(d) Her life is of no importance to her or anyone else.

5. Putting everything on paper satisfied ________ of Etty's most innermost desires.
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of Spier's death, why is Etty not at Westerbork?

2. Etty comes to love what?

3. How long did Kormann and Etty's bond last?

4. Are there any mattresses to sleep on?

5. Etty acknowledges _____________ that is inherent in all human beings.

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