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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 did Janine, a journalist from a Canadian TV crew bring Filipovic in gym class?

2. What grade was Filipovic starting in September of 1993?

3. Who taught physics in March of 1993 at Filipovic's school?

4. What did Filipovic's friends and family nickname the sniper?

5. Who opened the bottle of champagne to celebrate the New Year?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Filipovich stop writing in her diary about the war and shooting?

5. What did Oga say in a letter about the houses in Jahorina?

6. Explain Filipovic's feelings of sorrow and joy as she left Sarajevo.

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

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

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

10. Describe the shelling that took place on May 31, 1993.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Filipovic discussed several pets she had or shared with others during the war. Filipovic had a bird, cat, and dog at different times throughout the war.

Part 1) Describe the pets that Filipovic had during the war.

Part 2) Explain how pets were a comfort or therapeutic to Filipovic during stressful times during the war.

Part 3) How did Filipovic react to the death of her pets?

Essay Topic 2

Filipovic was able to escape Sarajevo and move to Paris. Filipovic described the city of Paris as she saw it outside the airplane window. Compare the cities of Sarajevo and Paris.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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