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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Filipovic's father search for wood?
(a) The park.
(b) The neighbor's house.
(c) The marketplace.
(d) The attic and cellar.

2. Who took Filipovich to summer school?
(a) Nedo.
(b) Mommy.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Mirna.

3. What grade did Zlata enter in September 1991?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Third grade.
(c) Sixth grade.
(d) Fifth grade.

4. What city was the "real war" going on in October of 1991?
(a) Sarajevo.
(b) Montenegro.
(c) Dubronvnik.
(d) Crnotina.

5. On July 5, 1992, what did Filipovic wish she could do but was unable to because it was in the "dangerous room"?
(a) Watch TV.
(b) Play the piano.
(c) Play with her dolls.
(d) Listen to the radio.

6. What did Zlata's dad wait hours in line for and sometimes at night receive?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) His paycheck.
(c) Water.
(d) Bread.

7. What was Filipovic's class going to attend at Skenderija Hall?
(a) A classical music concert.
(b) A hockey game.
(c) An iceskating performance.
(d) A rock concert.

8. Now that most of her closest friends moved away, who are Filipovic's best friends?
(a) Jaca and Dado.
(b) Martina and Matea.
(c) Vanja and Andrej.
(d) Bojana and Maja.

9. How did Filipovic's father power the radio after the battery died?
(a) Her father did not find a way to power the radio after the original batteries died.
(b) Her father created a steam powered radio using the wood stove.
(c) Her father created a solar powered radio.
(d) Her father hooked up the car battery.

10. What group did Zlata get moved up to in tennis?
(a) The teen group.
(b) The older group.
(c) The girls group.
(d) The boys group.

11. Who was the General of the Yugoslav Army?
(a) General Grebo.
(b) General Milic.
(c) General Kukanjac.
(d) General Tito.

12. How long did Filipovic's father stand in line for a UN Humanitarian package?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Four hours.
(c) One hour.
(d) Eight hours.

13. What was the city of Sarajevo full of on March 2, 1992?
(a) Barricades.
(b) Fires.
(c) Army tanks.
(d) United Nations Peacekeepers.

14. What building did Filipovic's dad take a picture of as it was burning?
(a) The church.
(b) The school.
(c) The post office.
(d) The grocery store.

15. What boutique was best known for knick-knacks?
(a) Galija's.
(b) Melanie's.
(c) KIKA's.
(d) Minela's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the 150 year old house that Zlata's mom and dad restored?

2. What location did Mommy and Auntie Ivanka receive grants to specialize in?

3. Who was a well-known newscaster and one of the founders of the YUTEL television station?

4. What did Filipovic's father injure when cutting wood for the stove?

5. Who was President of the Soros Foundation in Sarajevo?

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