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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 praises God when?
(a) At night.
(b) In the morning.
(c) At times of mental anguish.
(d) At all times.

2. Why does Etty do what she does after Spier's death?
(a) In order to give herself a sense of completion with their relationship.
(b) In order to make him understand her feelings.
(c) In order to forget him.
(d) In order to understand her own feelings.

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

4. Given Etty's propensity toward the ascetic life, what might she think of all the mental exercises in which she participates?
(a) They might be very difficult.
(b) They might be rather appealing.
(c) They might be a nuisance.
(d) They might be a waste of time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Etty believe the answer to number 100 would do?

2. What does Etty admit to her friend Ru?

3. Etty's motivations have become unambiguously ______________.

4. Why might the Jews of Deventer not be allowed to own certain types of property?

5. Does Etty rise above her bitterness about the truth of the Jews' plight in Holland?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what does Julius Spier die? How does Etty cope with this?

2. What does Etty say about suffering?

3. Why does Hillesum decide she would rather not marry Spier?

4. What does Etty believe one should do to handle the increasingly difficult situation?

5. How do Etty's beliefs affect her actions regarding her safety?

6. On who does Etty rely? How does this affect her emotions?

7. Does Etty believe that she should appear strong? Why or why not?

8. Does Etty realize the threat to her way of life? Does this affect her positive attitude? Explain.

9. What does Etty admit to her friend Ru? How is this significant?

10. To what does Hillesum resign herself?

(see the answer keys)

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