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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. Where were Mommy and Aunite Ivanka going to see about a Slovenian convoy?

2. What did Janine, a journalist from a Canadian TV crew bring Filipovic in gym class?

3. Where did Filipovic leave her sled?

4. Who is Braco's aunt?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Auntie Radmila often surprise Filipovic with?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Filipovic discussed several pets she had or shared with others during the war. Filipovic had a bird, cat, and dog at different times throughout the war.

Part 1) Describe the pets that Filipovic had during the war.

Part 2) Explain how pets were a comfort or therapeutic to Filipovic during stressful times during the war.

Part 3) How did Filipovic react to the death of her pets?

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

War is a horrible event to live through. The constant shelling, gunfire, and fearing for your life becomes part of everyday life.

Part 1) Explain Filipovic's change in morale from when the war started and as the war continued.

Part 2) Describe the effects war had on Filipovic's immediate and distant family.

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