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

2. Where did Filipovich spend most days in July 1992?

3. What group did Zlata get moved up to in tennis?

4. Now that most of her closest friends moved away, who are Filipovic's best friends?

5. What grade did Zlata enter in September 1991?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did schools finish the year in May of 1992?

2. What were Filipovic's feelings on politics?

3. Who was the war hardest on according to Auntie Ivanka?

4. Why was Filipovic sad on November 25, 1992?

5. Why did Filipovic's father come back from Zenica upset?

6. What did a UN Humanitarian Aid package contain?

7. Describe Filipovic's responsibilities during her mother's illness in February of 1992.

8. What did Filipovic discuss as she walked across the bridge and around the post office on September 20, 1992?

9. What were Filipovic's feelings on summer school in August of 1992?

10. Describe the violence in Sarajevo as described by Filipovic in March of 1992.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Birthdays and weddings were great celebrations despite the war in Bosnia. Filipovic described several birthday celebrations she attended.

Part 1) How did the birthday parties help the mindset of those living in Bosnia during the war?

Part 2) What type of food was served at the birthday parties?

Part 3) How was Nedo's wedding celebrated by family and friends since he was married in Austria?

Essay Topic 2

Christmas was a very important time for Filipovic, her family, and her friends. Filipovic recorded two entries that focused on Christmas. Compare the Christmas of 1991 and 1992.

Part 1) Where were the Christmas celebrations held? Who attended the Christmas celebrations?

Part 2) Which group provided gifts for the children? Who organized the event?

Part 3) Explain Filipovic's reaction to the events taking place during Christmas.

Essay Topic 3

Filipovic was re-reading letters that she received from friends that left Sarajevo. Filipovic wrote that she wanted her life back not just letters.

Part 1) How do each of the letters Filipovic received discuss the past?

Part 2) What effect do the letters have on Filipovic's morale? Explain.

Part 3) What do the letters reveal about Filipovic's relationship with each of those that sent letters?

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