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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Etty subsequently learns that Jews in Deventer are no longer allowed to own what?
(a) Businesses.
(b) Homes.
(c) Bicycles.
(d) Cars.

3. Etty writes, "Ultimately, what matters most is to __________________."
(a) Have faith in life.
(b) Be content with what you have.
(c) Pray for salvation.
(d) Bear the pain to cope with (what is going on around her).

4. Does Etty rise above her bitterness about the truth of the Jews' plight in Holland?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Only at first.
(d) Only much later.

5. When does Etty not allow her faith to lapse?
(a) At such times of happiness and contentedness.
(b) At such times of boredom and uselessness.
(c) At such times of anger.
(d) At such a time of terror and abject fear.

6. Etty's devotion to the higher purpose of carrying out God's will and design for her life becomes what?
(a) More solid.
(b) Destroyed
(c) Less solid.
(d) Lost.

7. What else does Etty come to love?
(a) The idea of freedom.
(b) The beauty she sees outside her window and in her relationships.
(c) Being on the Jewish Council.
(d) The concentration camp.

8. Etty prefers to "be there for everyone" rather than do what?
(a) Be there for no one.
(b) Be there for only herself.
(c) Marry.
(d) Be there for only her family.

9. Etty declares, "Death is _________________."
(a) A gentle slipping away.
(b) A scary concept.
(c) Soon to come.
(d) Inevitable.

10. Hillesum resigns herself to what fact?
(a) Her faith will become more useful as time goes on.
(b) She will not live for much longer.
(c) Of viewing her commitment to life as somehow contributing to the lives of others.
(d) Her commitment to herself is also a commitment to her family.

11. What is the primary reason Etty gives for deciding to change her plans with Spier, prior to his death?
(a) The war.
(b) The fact he is engaged.
(c) The differences in their ages.
(d) The differences in their beliefs.

12. It is at this time that Etty realizes that she and Spier may have no future because of what?
(a) Their busy schedules.
(b) Their interests.
(c) Their religions.
(d) The war.

13. Etty feels guilt about living how?
(a) In the city.
(b) As a sinner.
(c) So abundantly.
(d) As a Christian.

14. Etty interprets speaking openly to her friend as what?
(a) An act of freedom.
(b) An act of bravery.
(c) An act of stupidity.
(d) An act of selfishness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Spier die?

2. Julius Spier dies of what in September of 1942?

3. Approximately one week later, Etty Hillesum volunteers to do what?

4. HIllesum refuses to blame who for allowing the atrocities against the Jews (and all of humanity) to continue?

5. At the time of Spier's death, why is Etty not at Westerbork?

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