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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 18, 1942 through October 12, 1942 (Pages 133 - 231).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of Spier's death, why is Etty not at Westerbork?
(a) She is on leave from her duties at Westerbork.
(b) She is very ill.
(c) She is escaping to America.
(d) She is being transported to Auschwitz.

2. Etty later grasps the magnitude of her choice not to do what?
(a) Move out of the house.
(b) Save her family.
(c) Admit she is a Jew.
(d) Go into hiding or attempt to "save" herself in any way.

3. Hillesum writes that she tried to do what in the house?
(a) Take control.
(b) Stand up for the Jews.
(c) Organize a revolt.
(d) Keep the peace.

4. Does Etty have a strong relationship with her mother?
(a) Only early on.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

5. What else does she address?
(a) The utility of personal and communal participation in suffering without preconception.
(b) The utility of personal and communal participation in having faith without preconception.
(c) The utility of personal and communal participation in having hope without preconception.
(d) The utility of personal and communal participation in loving without preconception.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is at this time that Etty realizes that she and Spier may have no future because of what?

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

3. Etty no longer concerns herself with the need to appear how?

4. Who was Etty's favorite author?

5. Does the widower's age concern Etty?

(see the answer key)

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