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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the focus of the report by the ancient Near-Eastern manuscripts specialist that Hanna reads at the archives in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996”?
(a) It focuses on the stains in the book.
(b) It focuses on the book's clasps.
(c) It focuses on the book's binding.
(d) It focuses on the illustrations.

2. Who is described as Serif's superior at the museum in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?
(a) Dr. Hamish Sajjan.
(b) Dr. Werner Heinrich.
(c) Dr. Josip Boscovic.
(d) Amitai Yomtov.

3. About how old is Munib described as when Lola first sees him in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?
(a) 19.
(b) 26.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

4. What word from “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996” means having or showing great knowledge or learning?
(a) Elusive.
(b) Erudite.
(c) Vehement.
(d) Inarticulate.

5. How old is Dr. Heinrich when Hanna visits him in 1996?
(a) 81.
(b) 59.
(c) 65.
(d) 76.

6. How old is Hanna in 1996?
(a) 39.
(b) 35.
(c) 32.
(d) 30.

7. Who wrote the report analyzing the Sarajevo Haggadah and describing the binding, that Hanna reads in the archives in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996”?
(a) J. Branko.
(b) M. Martell.
(c) Werner Heinrich.
(d) Dr. Josip Boscovic.

8. What is the name of Karaman's child?
(a) Ozren.
(b) Branko.
(c) Hamish.
(d) Alia.

9. What is Amalie Sutter's profession?
(a) She is a entomologist.
(b) She is an archeologist.
(c) She is a forensics specialist.
(d) She is an art historian.

10. What does Hanna describe the parchments of the Sarajevo Haggadah having been made of in her assessment of them?
(a) An Italian type of ancient cow.
(b) A Spanish mountain sheep.
(c) Goatskin from northern Africa.
(d) A Spanish goat.

11. In what subject did Hanna earn her master's degree?
(a) Ancient Near Eastern languages.
(b) Neuroscience.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) History.

12. What does the saltwater used at the seder table represent?
(a) The parting of the Red Sea.
(b) The tears of the slaves in Egypt.
(c) The fish of the sea.
(d) The worship of the Golden calf.

13. What was the name of Karaman's wife?
(a) Aida.
(b) Alia.
(c) Sara.
(d) Delilah.

14. How long is the report by the ancient Near-Eastern manuscripts specialist that Hanna reads at the archives in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996”?
(a) 30 pages.
(b) 5 pages.
(c) 20 pages.
(d) 10 pages.

15. What does Hanna describe as the source of the yellow pigment in the illustrations of the Sarajevo Haggadah?
(a) Saffron.
(b) Poppy.
(c) Dandelion.
(d) Vinegar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Hapsburgs annex Bosnia?

2. Around what two things is life organized in Serif's home?

3. Whose mathematical text is taken out and presented to General Faber at the museum in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?

4. What river is described in the opening of “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?

5. How does Isak commit suicide in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?

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