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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alihodja say to the soldier with the red cross on his arm at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Thank you.
(b) Please accept my apologies.
(c) I need no one's help.
(d) Come to my house for dinner tonight.

2. What month is it when the children are collected in Bosnia?
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) November.

3. When spring arrives, what does the author say helps the young people forget about the terrible winter they have survived?
(a) Reading books.
(b) The beauty of song.
(c) Swimming.
(d) The nice weather.

4. What does the narrator say distinguishes the people of the town in Chapter 1?
(a) Quarrelsome nature.
(b) Unhappy people.
(c) Handsome looks.
(d) Carefree attitude.

5. What is Fata known for before she is married?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Cooking skills.
(c) The best weaver in town.
(d) Business acumen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Salko Hedo?

2. Who does Abidaga blame for the short autumn days?

3. Who says at the end of Chapter 10 " A bloody business, this army..."?

4. Where do many of the refugee families intend to go who cross the bridge in Chapter 7?

5. Where do weddings and funerals always stop in Chapter 1?

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