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

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

3. Who was Etty's favorite author?
(a) Tapani, Bagge.
(b) Langston Hughes.
(c) Catherine Aird.
(d) Rainer Maria Rilke.

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

5. More than once, Etty Hillesum admits doing what?
(a) Ignoring her own needs in favor of meeting the needs of others.
(b) Feeling hatred.
(c) Ignoring the needs of others in favor of her own needs.
(d) Ignoring all needs and meditating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Esther ("Etty") Hillesum began writing a dairy in early __________ of 1941.

2. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?

3. Etty Hillesum had devoted herself to honing her craft. What was her craft?

4. Before World War II arrived on her doorstep, Etty Hillesum's main concern was what?

5. What becomes Etty Hillesum's main focus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When did the author first begin writing this diary? Describe her at this time.

4. What is happening to the Jews by June of 1941?

5. How does Etty's feelings towards her family begin to change?

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

7. Why did Etty begin this diary?

8. By April 2, 1942, how does Etty feel about Spier?

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

10. Describe the men for whom Etty has feelings.

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