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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. This greed reminds Etty of who?

2. Putting everything on paper satisfied ________ of Etty's most innermost desires.

3. The diary begins as a way for Etty to do what?

4. Before World War II arrived on her doorstep, Etty Hillesum's main concern was what?

5. Does Etty have a strong relationship with her mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Etty's eating disorder symbolic?

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

7. What foreshadowing of Etty's future occurs? How does it seem she is preparing herself for this future?

8. Over what does Etty want to gain control? What does she resolve to do every day?

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

10. Why did Etty begin this diary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Etty's relationships with men are not very intimate.

Part 1) Describe her relationships. What in her life might have influenced these relationships with men? What can be learned about Etty from these relationships?

Part 2) How do these relationships compare to other relationships? What are possible reasons for these differences? How important are her relationships with others throughout her life? Explain.

Part 3) What relationships are important in your life? Why? How do these relationships affect and influence you?

Essay Topic 2

Life and Westerbork is a transient one.

Part 1) Describe this life at Westerbork. Why is it such a transient one? How does this work in the German's favor?

Part 2) How does this lifestyle affect the Jews who live here? How is Etty, in particular, affected? How is her fate foreshadowed at this time?

Part 3) Describe your own life. Has it ever been transient? Why or why not? What type of transient people live in the U.S. today? Why do they live this way? Might this be by choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The German occupation becomes more of a presence.

Part 1) Describe the German occupation. How does it slowly begin to affect Etty's life? Does she change at all because of this control over her life? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does this presence of German hatred influence Etty? How does this effect compare to the effects on others? Why? What does this reveal about Etty?

Part 3) How has the German occupation and take-over of much of Europe affected our world today? What can we learn from this?

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