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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. Much of the discomfort among those living in the house stemmed from what?
(a) People's mistrust of the German cook, Käthe.
(b) People's mistrust of the Jewish cook, Käthe.
(c) People's hatred of the Jewish cook, Käthe.
(d) People's hatred of the German cook, Käthe.

2. Approximately one month later, Etty Hillesum entreats herself to allow ___________ rather than the opposite.
(a) Herself to pray for a better life.
(b) Life to embrace her.
(c) God to give her a better life.
(d) Herself to embrace life.

3. Before World War II arrived on her doorstep, Etty Hillesum's main concern was what?
(a) Her internal life.
(b) Her external life.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her looks.

4. Etty's relationship with her father is somewhat __________.
(a) Annoying.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Strained.
(d) Loving.

5. Around this time, Etty addresses the question of __________, specifically talking about the Germans.
(a) Love.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty Hillesum was determined to grow ________________.

2. What is this exercise intended to do?

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

4. Who was Etty's favorite author?

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

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