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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. What city was in flames and being bombarded by constant shelling on December 4, 1992?

2. What did Filipovic draw a heart with on February 25. 1993?

3. According to Filipovich, what was destroying her childhood and destroying her parents lives?

4. Why were the children pushing and fighting on December 25, 1992?

5. What did Filipovic get on May 20, 1993?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was one of the problems facing Sarajevo authorities in keeping the electricity on in August of 1993?

2. Describe what Filipovic observed as she rode to the airport?

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

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

5. What was constant in the minds of Mikica and Daco in December of 1992?

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

7. Why was Filipovic concerned about going back to school in March of 1993?

8. What did Filipovic think about the "conditional acceptance of the Geneva agreement"?

9. What two pieces of bad news did Filipovic reveal on June 26, 1993?

10. What illustration or story did Filipovic share at the promotion of her diary at Cafe Jez?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The city of Otes was being bombarded by shells and was being destroyed. Otes suffered severe damage, and the Filipovics had several friends that lived in the city.

Part 1) Who lived in Otes? Were they able to escape the carnage?

Part 2) Describe the destruction to the city of Otes.

Part 3) How did the people that escaped adjust to being refugees in Sarajevo?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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