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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This person was the founder of what?
(a) Developmental psychology.
(b) Analytical psychology.
(c) Clinical psychology.
(d) Experimental psychology.

2. Hillesum lives in a house owned by a widower named _________________.
(a) Heinz Wiener.
(b) Handel Wagner.
(c) Hansel Wolff.
(d) Han Wegerif.

3. It is at this point that Etty Hillesum identifies her loneliness as a deep well that can only be filled by ______________.
(a) Family.
(b) Men.
(c) Others Jews.
(d) The presence of God.

4. What eventually leads Hillesum down the path of physical isolation and often results in illness of one sort or another?
(a) Following the directions of the Germans.
(b) Only caring about her own needs.
(c) Not getting enough sleep or food.
(d) The experience of suppressing her personal needs.

5. Etty admits that she is more the kind of person who wears her heart where?
(a) On her sleeve.
(b) In her head.
(c) On her coat.
(d) In her chest.

6. Aside from being solely therapeutic, what does this exercise awaken in Etty?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Loving feelings.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Sexual feelings.

7. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?
(a) Greed.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Misunderstanding.
(d) Fear.

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

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

10. Etty remarks that her lovers have all felt like what?
(a) Bosses.
(b) Friends.
(c) Strangers.
(d) Husbands.

11. She begins each day full of resolve to become a better, more skilled _____________.
(a) Singer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Writer.
(d) Dancer.

12. Does Etty have a strong relationship with her mother?
(a) Only early on.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

13. The diary begins as a way for Etty to do what?
(a) Make money.
(b) Become famous.
(c) Write down her ideas.
(d) Work through her feelings.

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

15. What serves as a symbol of her materialism?
(a) Etty's diary.
(b) Etty's clothing.
(c) Etty's eating problem.
(d) Etty's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Early in her writings, Etty says that she finds Spier intriguing and she is impressed with what?

2. Does the widower's age concern Etty?

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

4. More than once, Etty Hillesum admits doing what?

5. What is this exercise intended to do?

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