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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. How many days did Zlata finally celebrate her eleventh birthday?

2. How long did Filipovic's father stand in line for a UN Humanitarian package?

3. What injury did Filipovic's dad suffer due to carrying heavy amounts of water?

4. What was the city of Sarajevo full of on March 2, 1992?

5. What group did Zlata get moved up to in tennis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Filipovic think people in the streets reacted to being in a war zone?

2. What were Filipovic's feelings on summer school in August of 1992?

3. What did Melica say she heard at the hairdresser's?

4. Describe Filipovic's responsibilities during her mother's illness in February of 1992.

5. Describe the violence in Sarajevo as described by Filipovic in March of 1992.

6. Describe Filipovic's grandparents reaction to see her four months after the war started.

7. Describe Filipovic's parents property in Crnotina.

8. How did FIlipovic and her father react when the marketplace was shelled and Filipovic's mother was nearby?

9. What were Filipovic's feelings on politics?

10. What did Filipovic and her friends do when they visited Jahorina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war was very emotional for Filipovic's mother. Filipovic's mother suffered several illnesses.

Part 1) After her mother became sick, Filipovic had added responsibilities. Discuss Filipovic's additional responsibilities.

Part 2) Filipovic's mother had several friends and family members killed from the shelling and shooting. How did this affect her mother's morale as the war continued.

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

On October 13, 1993, Filipovic received a letter from Oga. The letter discussed memories of pre-war life. Compare Oga's letter with Filipovic's first diary entries beginning with September 2, 1991 to October 13, 1991.

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