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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. It is at this point that Etty Hillesum identifies her loneliness as a deep well that can only be filled by ______________.
(a) Men.
(b) Others Jews.
(c) Family.
(d) The presence of God.

2. Etty remarks that her lovers have all felt like what?
(a) Friends.
(b) Bosses.
(c) Husbands.
(d) Strangers.

3. Etty engages herself in a discussion of the ________ as the predominant force in an individual's life.
(a) Heart.
(b) Body.
(c) Mind.
(d) Soul.

4. Etty's faith in God has grown exponentially. Is this off-putting to her?
(a) Yes, very.
(b) Yes, somewhat at first.
(c) Yes, but only later.
(d) No.

5. How is Etty at the time Spier dies?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is sad.
(c) She is busy.
(d) She is content.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty was a twenty-seven-year-old single woman living where, making her way in the city?

2. Etty Hillesum had devoted herself to honing her craft. What was her craft?

3. Spier's specialty is commonly known as what?

4. At the time of Spier's death, why is Etty not at Westerbork?

5. It is at this time that Etty realizes that she and Spier may have no future because of what?

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