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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 18, 1942 through October 12, 1942 (Pages 133 - 231).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Etty writes, "Ultimately, what matters most is to __________________."
(a) Bear the pain to cope with (what is going on around her).
(b) Have faith in life.
(c) Be content with what you have.
(d) Pray for salvation.

3. Putting everything on paper satisfied ________ of Etty's most innermost desires.
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

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

5. What is the primary reason Etty gives for deciding to change her plans with Spier, prior to his death?
(a) The differences in their ages.
(b) The war.
(c) The fact he is engaged.
(d) The differences in their beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. This act of verbalizing to another person is what for Etty?

2. Etty's devotion to the higher purpose of carrying out God's will and design for her life becomes what?

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

4. Etty reminds herself to channel her urges into what?

5. Hillesum resigns herself to what fact?

(see the answer key)

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