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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. Hillesum first meets Julius Spier, who is sometimes simply referred to as __________ in the diary.
(a) Julius.
(b) S.
(c) Spier.
(d) Jules.

2. Does the widower's age concern Etty?
(a) Yes.
(b) Not usually.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

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

4. Etty talks about the importance of living where?
(a) In the past.
(b) In the future.
(c) In the present.
(d) In Amsterdam.

5. Etty Hillesum was determined to grow ________________.
(a) Spiritually.
(b) Mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
(c) Emotionally and spiritually.
(d) Physically.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?

2. Hillesum writes that she tried to do what in the house?

3. Hillesum is ___________; someone who is actively involved in examining the world and her perceptions thereof from the inside out rather than the other way around.

4. This person was the founder of what?

5. Hillesum lives in a house owned by a widower named _________________.

(see the answer key)

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