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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 obliges herself to the preservation and dissemination of what?
(a) Her thoughts, feelings, and obligations.
(b) Her thoughts and actions.
(c) Her thoughts, actions, and obligations.
(d) Her feelings, assumptions, and beliefs.

2. After Spier's death, Etty's level of empathy does what?
(a) Falls.
(b) Rises.
(c) Fluctuates.
(d) Stays the same.

3. Etty writes (what matters most is) "to keep a small corner of ___________ unsullied, come what may."
(a) One's room.
(b) One's mind.
(c) One's soul.
(d) One's heart.

4. Etty is cognizant of her _________________ as a Jew.
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Faith.
(c) Power.
(d) Vulnerability.

5. Etty later grasps the magnitude of her choice not to do what?
(a) Save her family.
(b) Admit she is a Jew.
(c) Move out of the house.
(d) Go into hiding or attempt to "save" herself in any way.

Short Answer Questions

1. It serves humanity better to allow a persecutor to witness another's ________________________.

2. HIllesum decides that she would rather not do what?

3. What is the primary reason Etty gives for deciding to change her plans with Spier, prior to his death?

4. What does Etty do after Spier's death?

5. Etty is hyper-alert, hyper-conscious of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has happened to Etty's faith? What does she think about this?

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

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

5. To what does Hillesum resign herself?

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

7. What happens to Etty after Spier's death?

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

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

10. What has happened to Etty's motivations? How does she support this?

(see the answer keys)

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