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

2. What darted across Filipovic's floor on May 8, 1993?

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

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

5. Who was the French Defense Minister in December of 1993?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Filipovic say the "lunatics in the hills" had stolen?

5. Describe Christmas 1992 at Auntie Radmila's.

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the shelling that took place on May 31, 1993.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an entry dated November 19, 1992, Filipovic discussed the "kids" and the politics that was tearing the country of Bosnia apart.

Part 1) Who were the "kids"? Why did Filipovic use "kids" to describe them?

Part 2) Explain Filipovic's view on politics. How did she explain the political situation concerning her friends?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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