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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) Loving feelings.
(b) Sexual feelings.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Anxiety.

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

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

4. Around this time, Etty addresses the question of __________, specifically talking about the Germans.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

5. This is the word used by the Germans to refer to the process by which large numbers of Jews were captured from their homes and off the streets and then put into ghettos or camps.
(a) Centralize.
(b) Regrouping.
(c) Organizing.
(d) Controlling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. It is at this point that Etty Hillesum identifies her loneliness as a deep well that can only be filled by ______________.

3. Etty admits that she is guilty of what?

4. Does the widower's age concern Etty?

5. What moment became the most important moment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Etty say about the topic of hatred?

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

3. Why did Etty begin this diary?

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

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

6. What does Etty say about evil?

7. What becomes more of a presence? How does this affect Etty?

8. How is Etty's eating disorder symbolic?

9. Describe the men for whom Etty has feelings.

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

(see the answer keys)

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