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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. What moment became the most important moment?
(a) The moment she became a Christian.
(b) The present.
(c) The future.
(d) The past.

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

3. What happens to Mischa's application for transfer to Barneveld?
(a) It has been accepted.
(b) It has been lost.
(c) It has been forgotten.
(d) It has been denied.

4. More than once, Etty Hillesum admits doing what?
(a) Ignoring all needs and meditating.
(b) Feeling hatred.
(c) Ignoring her own needs in favor of meeting the needs of others.
(d) Ignoring the needs of others in favor of her own needs.

5. Max ("Osias") Kormann was what to Ettay?
(a) A close friend.
(b) A lover.
(c) A priest.
(d) A brother in faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty praises God when?

2. Etty writes, "Ultimately, what matters most is to __________________."

3. Is Etty aware of the threat that the Germans pose?

4. Upon her arrival at the camp, Etty tells the sisters of whom?

5. Where does Etty live?

(see the answer key)

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