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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Etty Hillesum had devoted herself to honing her craft. What was her craft?
(a) Painting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

2. Spier's specialty is commonly known as what?
(a) Reading and studying palms.
(b) Dream interpretation.
(c) Chiropractic.
(d) Cognitivity.

3. Etty admonishes herself to let go of what things?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Things outside of herself.
(c) Things inside herself.
(d) All things.

4. Early in her writings, Etty says that she finds Spier intriguing and she is impressed with what?
(a) His looks.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His sensuality and power.
(d) His beliefs.

5. Etty decides to work her way through her negative feelings in hopes of what?
(a) Finding a new family.
(b) Being forgiven by her family.
(c) Feeling confident without her family's love.
(d) Coming to a place of acceptance and forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty acknowledges _____________ that is inherent in all human beings.

2. Even before reaching Westerbork, Etty Hillesum's ___________ emerges as something independent and infinitely more powerful than her physical self.

3. Aside from being solely therapeutic, what does this exercise awaken in Etty?

4. As part of her therapy, Etty and Spier engage in what?

5. In February of 1942, several professors and other acquaintances of Etty's are sent where as prisoners of the Nazis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Etty do to become closer to God?

2. What does Etty reveal about Spier? How does Etty, at this point, feel about Spier?

3. How does Etty feel about men? How does she explain this?

4. What is Etty's opinion of marriage for herself? Why might she feel this way?

5. Describe the men for whom Etty has feelings.

6. How does Etty's faith continue to grow?

7. Of what does Etty admit she is guilty? How does this then lead to a spiritual discussion?

8. Over what does Etty want to gain control? What does she resolve to do every day?

9. What problem does Etty experience? Why? How does this lead to a discussion of Etty's family?

10. What foreshadowing of Etty's future occurs? How does it seem she is preparing herself for this future?

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