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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) The presence of God.
(c) Others Jews.
(d) Family.

2. Etty admits not being interested in what?
(a) Men.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Living.
(d) Writing.

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

4. What becomes Etty Hillesum's main focus?
(a) Her writing.
(b) Herself.
(c) Saving the Jews.
(d) Spiritual growth.

5. Etty refuses to allow what to lapse?
(a) Her love for Spier.
(b) Her passport.
(c) Her driver's license.
(d) Her faith in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty Hillesum's diary begins on what day?

2. Etty experiences a problem with overeating, which she attributes to what greed?

3. Etty admits certain weaknesses, mostly having to do with what?

4. Etty's motivations have become unambiguously ______________.

5. Around this time, Etty addresses the question of __________, specifically talking about the Germans.

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