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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what language does Serif speak to Stela in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?
(a) Albanian.
(b) Hebrew.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

2. What word in the novel refers to an elementary school run by Sephardic Jews?
(a) Vashem.
(b) Maldar.
(c) Ruti.
(d) Kabballah.

3. Who takes Lola to the National Museum in “An Insect’s Wing: Sarajevo, 1940"?
(a) Alia.
(b) Amitai.
(c) Sava.
(d) Aida.

4. When did the Hapsburgs annex Bosnia?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1921.
(d) 1908.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are the book clasps to the Sarajevo Haggadah described in the report that Hanna reads in the archives in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996”?

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

4. How long is the report by the ancient Near-Eastern manuscripts specialist that Hanna reads at the archives in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996”?

5. Where was Dr. Heinrich's family killed in a fire-bombing during WWII?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Hanna the guilt that she feels regarding Ozren in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996"?

2. How does Hanna describe her coming to work with Werner Heinrich initially in “Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996"?

3. How would you describe the relationship between Hanna and her mother?

4. What notations does Hanna make during her inspection of the Sarajevo Haggadah? What samples does she take?

5. What actions does Serif Kabal take to save the Sarajevo Haggadah?

6. Who is Franz Hirschfeldt? How is his character described in “Feathers and a Rose: Vienna, 1894"?

7. What information does Frau Zweig relate about Mittl in "Hanna: Vienna, Spring 1996"?

8. How is the setting of Sarajevo described in 1996 in the novel? How is Bosnia's recent history described?

9. Describe Hanna's character in the novel. How old is Hanna? What is her focus of expertise?

10. Describe the narrative style established in “Hanna: Sarajevo, Spring 1996.” From whose perspective is this chapter related? Why?

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