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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. Each day, Etty's writings speak of her need to gain control over ______________.
(a) The Germans.
(b) Other Jews.
(c) Herself.
(d) Others.

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

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

4. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?
(a) Greed.
(b) Misunderstanding.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Fear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Even before reaching Westerbork, Etty Hillesum's ___________ emerges as something independent and infinitely more powerful than her physical self.

2. Etty engages herself in a discussion of the ________ as the predominant force in an individual's life.

3. What eventually leads Hillesum down the path of physical isolation and often results in illness of one sort or another?

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

5. Putting everything on paper satisfied ________ of Etty's most innermost desires.

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