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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. After Kenan is able to move his limbs and get up, he finds that the shells have hit how many meters down the street?
(a) 150.
(b) 90.
(c) 30.
(d) 60.

2. What did Mrs. Rovalski bring as a housewarming gift for Kenan and Raza when they moved in?
(a) A fern.
(b) A dog.
(c) A knife.
(d) A bundt cake.

3. Filipovic, looking as if he has not slept in days, tells Arrow that it is time for her to take what action?
(a) Buy a tunnel pass.
(b) Say a prayer.
(c) Disappear.
(d) Cast a spell.

4. How many times has Emina seen the cellist play music in the street?
(a) None.
(b) Several.
(c) A dozen.
(d) Three.

5. Dragan has learned to wash his entire body with what amount of water?
(a) A liter.
(b) A pint.
(c) Half a liter.
(d) A gallon.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what type of currency is Ismet paid for his work as a soldier in the army defending Sarajevo from the men on the hills?

2. How many years ago did Mrs. Ristovski become a widow?

3. How many years ago did Kenan meet Mrs. Rovalski?

4. Who invited Arrow to Slavko's funeral, making it impossible for Arrow to refuse?

5. Which character believes that the actions of the cellist are futile?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting of the opening of Chapter Three and which character's story is narrated first?

2. In what way does the theme of courage arise within the final pages of Chapter Three?

3. What happens to Emina when she crosses the street in Chapter Two?

4. How and when did Kenan and Mrs. Ristovski first meet?

5. What is the significance of Arrow's use of the term "weapon" (120) to refer to herself?

6. Does Arrow fulfill the mission given to her by Filipovic? Why or why not?

7. Who is the man in the tracksuit and what emotions does he inspire in Kenan?

8. For what reason does Kenan feel a variety of emotions upon arriving at the brewery?

9. Discuss how the themes of guilt and responsibility arise in the aftermath of Kenan’s frightening experience at the brewery.

10. What clue alerts Arrow to the fact that there is trouble brewing after she leaves Filipovic's office?

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