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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. Is Etty aware of the threat that the Germans pose?
(a) Yes, somewhat aware.
(b) Yes, well aware.
(c) No, not at all aware.
(d) Yes, mostly aware.

2. As part of her therapy, Etty and Spier engage in what?
(a) A kind of wrestling.
(b) A kind of yelling.
(c) A kind of dancing.
(d) A kind of arguing.

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

4. How long have the Jews been persecuted?
(a) Four years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Ten years.

5. Etty describes in some detail what?
(a) The time she spends outside the camp.
(b) Her beliefs about the Germans.
(c) Her mindset at this time.
(d) The conditions under which she and the other imprisoned Jews live.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty writes (what matters most is) "to keep a small corner of ___________ unsullied, come what may."

2. 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.

3. For whom does Etty continue to work?

4. Etty discloses that what life is more important?

5. With what does this letter to the Corinthians deal?

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