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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 "The Day When They Say That War Will Begin", whose death inspired nationalism?

2. What was Slavenka's mother able to recite at the midnight mass?

3. In "A Letter from the United States...", what did Slavenka say regarding Communist women and public discourse?

4. Once they had the right to vote, the people in Zagreb had little interest in doing what?

5. In Slavenka's opinion, what type of influence did women have in Eastern Europe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Slavenka believes it impossible for a regime to do what?

2. Why was Slavenka disturbed by the sermon she heard at her first midnight mass?

3. What happened to the new facade in Budapest?

4. What did Slavenka suspect about the homeless in New York?

5. Why did Slavenka feel right-wing after her speech in "A Letter from the United States..."?

6. According to Slavenka, what was the effect of Communism on her country?

7. Why was Slavenka surprised with herself when she tried to pick a good muffin off the ground in New York?

8. In "Some Doubt about Fur Coats", what happened to a girl wearing a mink coat in Beograd?

9. In "Some Doubt about Fur Coats", why did Slavenka feel guilty about wearing a fur coat?

10. On the eighth day of the Gulf War, what happened that affected Slavenka?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Slavenka and her daughter were raised in two different cultures. Write an essay comparing and contrasting their similarities and differences.

Essay Topic 2

When Slavenka visited America, she was disgusted to see the "natural look" glamorized in fashion magazines. Write an essay examining the idea of beauty during Communist times and how freedom affected Slavenka's personal appreciation for make-up and individuality.

Essay Topic 3

The lack of hope is theme that runs throughout the book. Write an essay examining the lack of hope in one of the following people:

1) Tanja.

2) Slavenka.

3) Andrea.

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