Vocabulary
barricades
a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy.
Where does Zlata live?
Sarajevo
Why does Mommy pack Zlata’s suitcase?
She packs Zlata’s suitcase incase they have to get up and leave Sarajevo at any given moment.
Who is Mimmy?
What she named her diary?
Traumatized
to injure (tissues) by force or by thermal, chemical, etc., agents.
What was the country did Zlata's mother get papers to escape too?
Holland/The Netherlands
Why can’t Zlata leave her neighborhood?
There is a war outside so she must stay near her house incase there is shooting/bombing.
How did Cici die?
she had complications at birth
Diligent
constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything
What was the name of her cat?
Cici
What things does Zlata do in order to survive each day?
Stay inside because of the shelling and shooting that goes on outside.
Who are the “kids”?
What happened to Nedo?
He left Sarajevo and got married.
dismembered
to deprive of limbs
What sport and what instrument did Zlata play before war started?
She played tennis and the piano
What is going to happen to Mimmy?
She is going to get published.
How does Zlata feel about politics and “young” people?
She does not like them and says they are playing “games.”
How long does Zlata go without seeing her grandparents during the war?
4 months
herbarium
a collection of dried plants systematically arranged.
When was she born?
December 3
How does Zlata feel about being compared to Anne Frank?
-She does not want to be compared because they are living in two different times and experiencing two different things. Also, Anne Frank died- Zlata did not.
Describe some of the birthday presents Zlata’s family gives to each other. Is there anything strange about the gifts? Why or why not?
-Food items, shampoo, stockings, toiletries.
- It was “strange” because these are not your typical birthday gifts (toys, cake, flowers)
These items were luxuries in the moment
Do you remember Zlata's parents name?
Mom-Alicia
Dad- Malik