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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What boutique was best known for knick-knacks?
(a) Melanie's.
(b) KIKA's.
(c) Galija's.
(d) Minela's.

2. What did Filipovic's father injure when cutting wood for the stove?
(a) His arm.
(b) His back.
(c) His hand.
(d) His foot.

3. What were the only days when neighbors relaxed, spent time together, and cheered up?
(a) Sundays.
(b) Anniversaries.
(c) Fridays.
(d) Birthdays.

4. Who cut Filipovich's hair since all the hairdresser's shops were closed?
(a) Mommy.
(b) Lela.
(c) Avdo.
(d) Her neighbor Alma.

5. On June 5, 1992, what was becoming a big problem in Sarajevo?
(a) Water.
(b) Refugees.
(c) Snipers.
(d) Food.

6. On November 13, 1992, what time was the convoy leaving?
(a) Nine in the morning.
(b) Two in the afternoon.
(c) Eleven in the morning.
(d) Seven in the evening.

7. What location did Mommy and Auntie Ivanka receive grants to specialize in?
(a) Italy.
(b) Holland.
(c) France.
(d) England.

8. What Muslim religious holiday is celebrated on April 4th?
(a) Haji.
(b) Ramadan.
(c) Feast of the Unleavened.
(d) Bairam.

9. How did Zlata's family find out Srdjan was alive?
(a) Telephone.
(b) A soldier told them.
(c) Ham radio.
(d) Television.

10. What did Filipovich's father find in the attic?
(a) A trunk for of family memories.
(b) Refugees from a neighboring village.
(c) An old wood-burning stove.
(d) A stockpile of weapons.

11. What did Filipovic's family use to take a shower?
(a) A tin horse trough.
(b) A bucket.
(c) Water running through a tap.
(d) A jug.

12. What book was Filipovich reading at 11:10 at night?
(a) Around the World in 80 Days.
(b) Moby Dick.
(c) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
(d) Captain at Fifteen.

13. Who found a job as a mechanical engineer and worked twelve hour days?
(a) Nedo.
(b) Dado.
(c) Emina.
(d) Samra.

14. What reserve unit did Zlata's father belong to?
(a) The Army reserve.
(b) The Navy reserve.
(c) The police reserve.
(d) The Air Force reserve.

15. What grade did Zlata enter in September 1991?
(a) Fifth grade.
(b) Eighth grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Sixth grade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which music group was number one on the Dial MTV program in January of 1992?

2. Where did mommy's Braco go?

3. Where was summer school held?

4. What was not the same since the war started according to Filipovich on September 20, 1992?

5. Filipovich was once told that what was the most wonderful time of your life?

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