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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 year was Filipovic in music school on December 28, 1992?

2. Where were Nedo and his girlfriend on May 25, 1993?

3. What did Filipovic's mom give Braco's family?

4. Which state was Filipovic's pen pal from?

5. Who was seriously ill and hospitalized in March of 1993?

Short Essay Questions

1. With the ringing in of the New Year, explain what the people of Sarajevo wanted in 1993?

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

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

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

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

6. What groups of people were involved in the politics of Bosnia?

7. Describe Nedo's goodbye according to Filipovic.

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Journalists from around the world began visiting Filipovic on a consistent basis in July of 1993.

Part 1) What role did the journalists play in getting the story of the people of Sarajevo to the world? Did the journalists convince world leaders to get involved in the peacekeeping mission?

Part 2) Explain the role of ABC News. Why were they important to Filipovic and her story?

Part 3) Explain the role of Alexandra and other French journalists.

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