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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. Where do the townspeople no longer go after the soldiers arrive in Chapter 11?

2. How old is the dark-skinned boy who is collected from the town of Sokolovici?

3. What do the children ride in after they are collected from Bosnia?

4. Who revolts in the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. When the plagues come to Sarajevo, what rules do Muslims disobey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Serbian revolt affect the town of Visegrad?

2. Describe the feast that celebrates the completion of the bridge.

3. Describe Salko Corkan's appearance.

4. What are the important cultural events that occur on the bridge in Chapter 1?

5. How does the town of Visegrad react when the Austrian troops take over?

6. Describe Avdaga Osmanagic.

7. Is Pop Nikola admired by the town?

8. What happens to the town of Visegrad during the great flood?

9. What does the narrator say about the townspeople of Visegrad?

10. Describe the setting of the kapia the night that refugees from Uzice cross the bridge.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Zorka's relationship with Stiković. What does she see in him? How is she disillusioned by his response to her? Does she hold out hope for a relationship with him? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the blood tribute collection. What is the reason for this action and who does it target? How do parents try to stop the collection from happening? In what way do they fail at their attempts?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Lotte's character. How do time and age bring great disappointments into her life? Do you agree or disagree that her mental breakdown was a result of too many people depending on her?

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