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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. According to Filipovich, what was destroying her childhood and destroying her parents lives?

2. Who died on April 8, 1993?

3. Who taught history and geography in March of 1993 at Filipovic's school?

4. On March 27, 1993, Filipovic had two journalists visit her. Which country were they from?

5. What did Mirna get on her piano exam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Filipovic observed as she rode to the airport?

2. Filipovic remembered the horrible shelling that took place on May 2, 1992. Describe what she remembered from that horrible day.

3. What was one of the problems facing Sarajevo authorities in keeping the electricity on in August of 1993?

4. What did Filipovic say about the homeless in Sarajevo in April of 1993?

5. Why did Filipovich stop writing in her diary about the war and shooting?

6. What was Filipovic's life like on June 22, 1993?

7. Why was Filipovic concerned about going back to school in March of 1993?

8. Why was Kenan hospitalized on August 21, 1993?

9. Explain Filipovic's father's condition after cutting wood on January 8, 1993.

10. Describe the changes that took place as Filipovic started seventh grade.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several governmental and non governmental organizations deployed to Sarajevo and surrounding areas to assist in the humanitarian effort.

Part 1) Describe the role of UNICEF in Sarajevo.

Part 2) What was the role of UNPROFOR? How were their efforts often slowed down?

Essay Topic 2

In an entry dated November 19, 1992, Filipovic discussed the "kids" and the politics that was tearing the country of Bosnia apart.

Part 1) Who were the "kids"? Why did Filipovic use "kids" to describe them?

Part 2) Explain Filipovic's view on politics. How did she explain the political situation concerning her friends?

Essay Topic 3

The city of Otes was being bombarded by shells and was being destroyed. Otes suffered severe damage, and the Filipovics had several friends that lived in the city.

Part 1) Who lived in Otes? Were they able to escape the carnage?

Part 2) Describe the destruction to the city of Otes.

Part 3) How did the people that escaped adjust to being refugees in Sarajevo?

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