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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. What did Filipovic's friends and family nickname the sniper?

2. Who did Filipovic see on June 10, 1993 that was in love with her in fourth grade?

3. Who was the class mistress in March of 1993 at Filipovic's school?

4. Whose birthday was celebrated on June 1, 1993?

5. What school subject did Filipovic have to study that made her unhappy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Filipovic visit Martina and Matea's room on April 19, 1993?

2. Why did Filipovich stop writing in her diary about the war and shooting?

3. What was Filipovic's life like on June 22, 1993?

4. How did Filipovic feel about school in September 1993?

5. With the ringing in of the New Year, explain what the people of Sarajevo wanted in 1993?

6. Explain Filipovic's father's condition after cutting wood on January 8, 1993.

7. What was constant in the minds of Mikica and Daco in December of 1992?

8. Explain Filipovic's feelings of sorrow and joy as she left Sarajevo.

9. What did Filipovic do at her first music lesson since March on December 28, 1992?

10. Describe the changes that took place as Filipovic started seventh grade.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Wartime Sarajevo, Filipovic wrote about the constant loss of electric and gas. She also discussed how the people coped.

Part 1) How did Filipovic suggest people coped with no gas or electricity over extended periods of time?

Part 2) Explain how the process of staying warm and getting ready for winter despite the lack of gas or electricity. What problems did people face because of the process to prepare?

Part 3) Describe how Filipovic continued to read, write, and learn despite interruptions in gas and electric service.

Essay Topic 2

Zlata Filipovic lived a normal life previous to the war in Bosnia. Filipovic's life changed when the first bullets and shells were fired. Compare Filipovic's pre-war life and her life during the war.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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