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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. In August of 1993, where was Nedo?

2. How many shells fell from 4:30 until later in the day on October 17, 1993?

3. Who did Filipovic blame for the death of Cici?

4. Where was Paul "the journalist" leaving for on September 8, 1993?

5. Which city were the "three warring sides" attempting to reach an agreement?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Filipovic concerned about going back to school in March of 1993?

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

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

5. Describe what Filipovic observed as she rode to the airport?

6. What did Auntie Radmila often surprise Filipovic with?

7. Describe what the war destroyed according to Filipovic on March 15, 1993.

8. Filipovic remembered the horrible shelling that took place on May 2, 1992. Describe what she remembered from that horrible day.

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

10. Describe Christmas 1992 at Auntie Radmila's.

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

The city of Otes was being bombarded by shells and was being destroyed. Otes suffered severe damage, and the Filipovics had several friends that lived in the city.

Part 1) Who lived in Otes? Were they able to escape the carnage?

Part 2) Describe the destruction to the city of Otes.

Part 3) How did the people that escaped adjust to being refugees in Sarajevo?

Essay Topic 3

Filipovic was able to escape Sarajevo and move to Paris. Filipovic described the city of Paris as she saw it outside the airplane window. Compare the cities of Sarajevo and Paris.

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