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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: “The Crossroads” and Chapter 11: “The Bombing”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the digger that is described as a welder to Natalia in Chapter 3: "The Diggers"?
(a) Marko.
(b) Ori.
(c) Dubi.
(d) Branko.

2. What is written on the plaque of the clinic in Zdrevkov in Chapter 5: "The Orphanage"?
(a) Bless those under this roof.
(b) Veteran's Center.
(c) Orphanage.
(d) Free Clinic.

3. What does Natalia's mother teach at the University in Chapter 2: "The War"?
(a) Musical theory.
(b) Art history.
(c) Geology.
(d) Biology.

4. How old are the two boys that appear sick and are working along with the diggers in Chapter 3: "The Diggers"?
(a) About fourteen.
(b) About six.
(c) About nine.
(d) About thirteen.

5. What is the name of Barba Ivan's wife in the novel?
(a) Amana.
(b) Nada.
(c) Magdalena.
(d) Lidia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Natalia's grandfather grow up?

2. What kinds of animals does Fra Antun say come to the crossroads and carry rabies when Natalia insists on staying in Chapter 10: "The Crossroads"?

3. What is the name of the turtle that Frau Antun asks Natalia and Zora if they've met yet at the orphanage in Chapter 5: "The Orphanage"?

4. How many days did it take the clinic staff where Natalia's grandfather died to contact Natalia's grandmother and inform her of his death in Chapter 1: "The Coast"?

5. How is Darisa the Bear's appearance described in Chapter 9: "The Bear"?

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