Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Questions and answers

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What color are the waters of the Neretva River?

Choices

  1. Sky blue
  2. Emerald green ✓
  3. Bright red
  4. Dark brown

Answer: Emerald green

From page 3

What can visitors do at the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque to see views of the city?

Choices

  1. Go swimming in the courtyard
  2. Climb the elegant minaret ✓
  3. Have a picnic by the river
  4. Ride a bicycle around it

Answer: Climb the elegant minaret

From page 4

Which two Bosnian specialties are mentioned as popular choices in restaurants along the Neretva River?

Choices

  1. Pizza and pasta
  2. Dolma and burek ✓
  3. Tacos and burritos
  4. Hamburgers and fries

Answer: Dolma and burek

From page 5

What two things does diving from the Stari Most show about the young men who do it?

Choices

  1. Their cooking skills and kindness
  2. Their reading ability and quietness
  3. Their courage and skill ✓
  4. Their singing talent and patience

Answer: Their courage and skill

From page 6

What does Mostar's skyline, with its minarets and church towers, symbolize?

Choices

  1. The city's love for tall buildings
  2. The city's diverse religious and cultural heritage ✓
  3. The city's favorite colors
  4. The city's old sports teams

Answer: The city's diverse religious and cultural heritage

From page 7

What can people find along the banks of the Neretva River for relaxation and socializing?

Choices

  1. Big factories and noisy workshops
  2. Parks and cafes ✓
  3. Fast-moving cars and traffic lights
  4. Busy train stations and airports

Answer: Parks and cafes

From page 8

What can you find hidden within Mostar's winding streets that offer a quiet break from the city?

Choices

  1. Large shopping malls
  2. Tranquil gardens and courtyards ✓
  3. Big amusement parks
  4. Busy bus stations

Answer: Tranquil gardens and courtyards

From page 9

Besides being a bridge, what does the rebuilt Stari Most symbolize for Mostar?

Choices

  1. A place for loud parties and concerts
  2. A symbol of resilience, hope, and reconciliation ✓
  3. A giant playground for children
  4. A new way to travel very fast

Answer: A symbol of resilience, hope, and reconciliation

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