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

2. Hillesum lives in a house owned by a widower named _________________.
(a) Han Wegerif.
(b) Handel Wagner.
(c) Hansel Wolff.
(d) Heinz Wiener.

3. Even before reaching Westerbork, Etty Hillesum's ___________ emerges as something independent and infinitely more powerful than her physical self.
(a) Heart.
(b) Psyche.
(c) Mind.
(d) Soul.

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

5. Early in her writings, Etty says that she finds Spier intriguing and she is impressed with what?
(a) His looks.
(b) His beliefs.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His sensuality and power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Aside from being solely therapeutic, what does this exercise awaken in Etty?

3. What is this exercise intended to do?

4. More than once, Etty Hillesum admits doing what?

5. Hillesum first meets Julius Spier, who is sometimes simply referred to as __________ in the diary.

(see the answer key)

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