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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. Etty is hyper-alert, hyper-conscious of what?
(a) The actions of the other Jews.
(b) Her actions.
(c) What is taking place in her heart.
(d) What is taking place all around her.

2. It serves humanity better to allow a persecutor to witness another's ________________________.
(a) "Sadness and utter defenselessness."
(b) "Fear and anxiety."
(c) "Hatred and anger."
(d) "Strength and resilience."

3. These transports carry __________________ of Jews to extermination camps.
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Thousands.
(c) Millions.
(d) Dozens.

4. Each day, Etty's writings speak of her need to gain control over ______________.
(a) The Germans.
(b) Other Jews.
(c) Herself.
(d) Others.

5. The Bible verse which ends with, "And the greatest of these is ___________."
(a) Love.
(b) Faith.
(c) Hope.
(d) Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty subsequently learns that Jews in Deventer are no longer allowed to own what?

2. When does Etty Hillesum die?

3. What is Barneveld?

4. Much of the discomfort among those living in the house stemmed from what?

5. Etty spent a good deal of time how?

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