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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which section of town was being shelled in April 1992?
(a) The new section in town.
(b) The quiet part of town.
(c) The section near the marketplace.
(d) The old section of town.

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

3. What happened to Ziga, Meho, and Becir?
(a) Ziga, Meho, and Becir were killed.
(b) Ziga, Meho, and Becir escaped to France.
(c) Ziga, Meho, and Becir were kidnapped.
(d) Ziga, Meho, and Becir were relocated to Italy.

4. What did Filipovich and her family put over the windows after they were blown out by a shell that exploded near the house?
(a) Plastic.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cloth Sheets.
(d) Wood.

5. What did Mirna show Filipovich when she visited her house on October 14, 1992?
(a) Fashion designs and her cat Cici.
(b) The newest edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
(c) Her mom's photo album.
(d) Fashion designs and her dog Gule.

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

7. What clubs did Filipovich sign up for in August of 1992?
(a) Debate and drama club.
(b) Math and Science club.
(c) Literature and drama club.
(d) Science and debate club.

8. Where did Filipovic's father search for wood?
(a) The attic and cellar.
(b) The neighbor's house.
(c) The marketplace.
(d) The park.

9. What kind of pictures did Filipovic paste in a notebook?
(a) Nature pictures.
(b) Pictures of her friends.
(c) Band pictures.
(d) Fashion pictures.

10. How did Martina and Matea travel to Krsko?
(a) By train.
(b) By bus.
(c) By airplane.
(d) By car.

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

12. Where did Filipovich spend most days in July 1992?
(a) At the marketplace.
(b) At the UN headquarters.
(c) In the house and cellar.
(d) At the school.

13. Where did mommy's Braco go?
(a) France.
(b) Otes.
(c) Grbavica.
(d) Crnotina.

14. What did Filipovic's parents buy in large amounts once the gunfire stopped?
(a) Food.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Wine.

15. Who was the General of the Yugoslav Army?
(a) General Grebo.
(b) General Kukanjac.
(c) General Tito.
(d) General Milic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Filipovic's father power the radio after the battery died?

3. How long did Filipovic's father stand in line for a UN Humanitarian package?

4. What city was the "real war" going on in October of 1991?

5. What building did Filipovic's dad take a picture of as it was burning?

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