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

2. Etty's faith in God has grown exponentially. Is this off-putting to her?
(a) Yes, but only later.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, somewhat at first.
(d) Yes, very.

3. Etty continues to insist that life is what?
(a) A waste.
(b) Dangerous and scary.
(c) Horrible and depressing.
(d) Valuable and beautiful.

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

5. This act of verbalizing to another person is what for Etty?
(a) Strange.
(b) Revelatory.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Embarrassing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty further addresses what concept?

2. Etty obliges herself to the preservation and dissemination of what?

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

4. Etty refuses to buckle under what?

5. Etty writes (what matters most is) "to keep a small corner of ___________ unsullied, come what may."

Short Essay Questions

1. For what does Etty begin to prepare? How might she feel about this exercise?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Etty's life and beliefs change due to the war?

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

8. How does Etty feel about the atrocities taking place? How does this also lead to feelings of guilt?

9. What does Etty say about suffering?

10. What is known about Etty's faith at this time?

(see the answer keys)

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