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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters from Westerbork (Pages 235 - 365).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By September of 1941, it becomes clear from her diary entries that Etty Hillesum has begun to change _________________.
(a) Very little.
(b) Significantly and radically.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Quite a bit.

2. How large is Westerbork?
(a) Two square kilometers.
(b) One-fourth square kilometer.
(c) One square kilometer.
(d) One-half square kilometer.

3. Hillesum first meets Julius Spier, who is sometimes simply referred to as __________ in the diary.
(a) Julius.
(b) Spier.
(c) S.
(d) Jules.

4. Etty knows that it is simply a matter of time before what happens to her?
(a) She attempts to escape.
(b) She is allowed to leave.
(c) She is saved.
(d) She is apprehended and transferred to a camp of some sort.

5. Are there any mattresses to sleep on?
(a) Yes, a few.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, many.
(d) Yes, only a couple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty becomes acutely aware of the individual's responsibility to engage in rigorous _________________.

2. This person was the founder of what?

3. Etty remains stalwart in what?

4. Each day, Etty's writings speak of her need to gain control over ______________.

5. When does Spier die?

(see the answer key)

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