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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Etty's day-to-day life centers around her work as what?

2. Hillesum is ___________; someone who is actively involved in examining the world and her perceptions thereof from the inside out rather than the other way around.

3. Etty admits certain weaknesses, mostly having to do with what?

4. Etty's relationship with her father is somewhat __________.

5. Who encouraged Julius Spier to go into a practice and take on clients?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the men for whom Etty has feelings.

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

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

7. What does Etty do to become closer to God?

8. Why did Etty begin this diary?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Etty's motivations become increasingly altruistic.

Part 1) How do Etty's motivations become increasingly altruistic? Why do they grow more altruistic? What does this reveal about her?

Part 2) What external motivation does Etty receive for being altruistic? How does this compare to her internal motivation? Which are more important? Why?

Part 3) When have you acted altruistically? Why did you act this way? How did this affect you?

Essay Topic 2

There are no social class distinctions in the camp.

Part 1) Describe social classes prior to German occupation and life in a concentration camp. How does it change? Why does it change?

Part 2) How does this lack of some sort of caste system affect the Jews in the camp? Is this beneficial? Why or why not? Is this part of the German's plans? If so, why? If not, why not?

Part 3) Do you see a social class system in your own life? If so, describe it. If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Etty is drawn to self-denial and meditation.

Part 1) Describe these desires. How are these seen at the beginning of the book? How do they change? Why do they change?

Part 2) How does self-denial play a role in her actions? How did this self-denial affect others? Is this self-denial a positive thing? Why or why not?

Part 3) When have you denied yourself something? Why did you do this? How did this affect you? Have you ever meditated or spent time being contemplative? If so, how were you affected?

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