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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. The conversations Etty has with the others at Westerbork give her what?
(a) A new sense of dread.
(b) A clearer idea of what the Jews experienced.
(c) Hope.
(d) A stronger faith in God.

2. Etty Hillesum was determined to grow ________________.
(a) Mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
(b) Physically.
(c) Emotionally and spiritually.
(d) Spiritually.

3. This greed reminds Etty of who?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her lovers.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

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

5. Does the widower's age concern Etty?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Not usually.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty interprets speaking openly to her friend as what?

2. Etty admits not being interested in what?

3. 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.

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

5. Hillesum refers to a feeling of ______________ toward men as something worthy of resolution.

(see the answer key)

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