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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. In "The Day When They Say That War Will Begin", whose death inspired nationalism?

2. In Croatia, when did the citizens begin to celebrate Christmas once again?

3. What was unique about the midnight mass Slavenka attended with her mother?

4. Under Communism, Slavenka knew Croatia would never what?

5. Slavenka sees what as the only outcome of war?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Some Doubt about Fur Coats", what happened to a girl wearing a mink coat in Beograd?

2. In "Some Doubt about Fur Coats", why did Slavenka feel guilty about wearing a fur coat?

3. Why was Slavenka concerned at the rapid rate at which the European cities freed from Communism were remodeled?

4. Slavenka believes it impossible for a regime to do what?

5. According to Slavenka, what was the effect of Communism on her country?

6. Why was Slavenka surprised with herself when she tried to pick a good muffin off the ground in New York?

7. How did Slavenka define the "communist eye"?

8. What happened to the new facade in Budapest?

9. In "The Day They Say That War Will Begin", why were the shelves in many stores bare?

10. Why was Slavenka disturbed by the sermon she heard at her first midnight mass?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Slavenka was cared for by the state under Communist rule, she still lacked many things throughout her life. Write an essay examining Slavenka's relationship to poverty as demonstrated throughout the text.

Essay Topic 2

When Slavenka visited America, she was disgusted to see the "natural look" glamorized in fashion magazines. Write an essay examining the idea of beauty during Communist times and how freedom affected Slavenka's personal appreciation for make-up and individuality.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between Slavenka and her parents and the relationship between Slavenka and her daughter.

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