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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. Hillesum writes that on Sunday, June 14, 1941 the German government begins to round up and ____________ the Jews.

2. Each day, Etty's writings speak of her need to gain control over ______________.

3. What moment became the most important moment?

4. Much of the discomfort among those living in the house stemmed from what?

5. Etty acknowledges _____________ that is inherent in all human beings.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Etty begin to change significantly and radically?

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

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

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

5. Why did Etty begin this diary?

6. What does Etty say about evil?

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

8. How is Etty's eating disorder symbolic?

9. How does Etty feel about men? How does she explain this?

10. Describe the men for whom Etty has feelings.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Etty is not close to her family.

Part 1) Describe her relationship with her family. How might this have come about? Might it have always been like this? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does this relationship evolve throughout the book? Why does it evolve? How does this affect her?

Part 3) Describe your relationship with your own family. How does this relationship affect your daily life? How might it affect you in the future?

Essay Topic 3

Westerbork is a concentration camp.

Part 1) Describe this concentration camp. What is the purpose of this concentration camp? How does Etty end up here? What does this reinforce about her?

Part 2) What does Etty learn by being at this camp? How does this affect her? What is learned about Etty while she is at this camp?

Part 3) How does Etty's time at Westebork affect you? Why?

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