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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. Does Etty accept her own feeling of bearing a burden?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, at first.
(d) Yes, somewhat.

2. Hillesum writes that on Sunday, June 14, 1941 the German government begins to round up and ____________ the Jews.
(a) Humiliate.
(b) Kill.
(c) Centralize.
(d) Scold.

3. What is this exercise intended to do?
(a) Relieve fear.
(b) Relieve fear and stress.
(c) Relieve her stress and aggression.
(d) Learn what mental illness she has.

4. Given Etty's propensity toward the ascetic life, what might she think of all the mental exercises in which she participates?
(a) They might be very difficult.
(b) They might be rather appealing.
(c) They might be a nuisance.
(d) They might be a waste of time.

5. Etty reaches a place of being unwilling to put up what?
(a) A barrier against the Germans.
(b) A protest.
(c) A fight.
(d) A front for the benefit of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hillesum is ___________; someone who is actively involved in examining the world and her perceptions thereof from the inside out rather than the other way around.

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

3. What becomes Etty Hillesum's main focus?

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

5. Etty admonishes herself to let go of what things?

(see the answer key)

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