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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 TV crew came to see how Filipovic's family handled the October 17th shelling?

2. Where were Nedo and his girlfriend on May 25, 1993?

3. Who was known as the goddess of biology in March of 1993 at Filipovic's school?

4. How many suitcases did Filipovic pack to take with her when she left Sarajevo?

5. Who did Filipovic say wanted to destroy them?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What illustration or story did Filipovic share at the promotion of her diary at Cafe Jez?

3. What groups of people were involved in the politics of Bosnia?

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

5. What were the "kids" doing at a meeting on August 21, 1993?

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

7. What two pieces of bad news did Filipovic reveal on June 26, 1993?

8. What did Oga say in a letter about the houses in Jahorina?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Filipovic discussed that "life was disappearing" in an entry dated March 19, 1993.

Part 1) What did Filipovic mean by the statement that "life was disappearing"?

Part 2) What examples did Filipovic give to back up her statement?

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