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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 is cognizant of her _________________ as a Jew.

2. Why does Etty do what she does after Spier's death?

3. What does Etty admit to her friend Ru?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Hillesum decide she would rather not marry Spier?

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

4. What does Etty say about suffering?

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

6. What does Etty believe one should do to handle the increasingly difficult situation?

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

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

9. What leads to Etty going to Westerbork?

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

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 works with women and children at Westerbork.

Part 1) Describe Etty's work with these women and children. How might she have received this role? How might she be a positive influence for them?

Part 2) How does Etty benefit from working with these women and children? How is this information important to this book?

Part 3) Could Etty have done more for these women and children? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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