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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. Who does Irina say is trying to be "broadminded" when it comes to Victor's political choices?
2. Who does Andrei say is "friendly with the wrong kind of people"?
3. Why is Leo likely to be the only one to stand trial after the investigation in the food store?
4. Why does Kira need more money after she and Leo are expelled?
5. How does Kira feel about the food store?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Kira respond to Andrei's investigation of the food store?
2. What steps does Kira take to try to send Leo to a sanatorium?
3. How does Andrei treat Kira in Part Two, Chapters 1 - 4?
4. How does Pavel show disrespect for people when he returns from lunch with Morozov?
5. Why do students have to fill out questionnaires?
6. What happens when Kira comes home after Victor's wedding party?
7. What happens between Stepan and Karp at a club?
8. What happens with the wedding present Leo bought for Victor?
9. Why does Andrei say Kira cannot return his love?
10. Why does Victor feel that he cannot get ahead in the Communist Party?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Kira spends the entire novel between two men. Describe how her relationships with Leo and Andrei set her up to not have either of them at the end of the novel.
Essay Topic 2
How does Andrei change during "We the Living"? Comment on his ideals, personality, emotions, etc. Please describe the events or people that contribute to Andrei's changes as well.
Essay Topic 3
Although they are never given the main focus in "We the Living", peasants are at the heart of Communism. Describe how Communism is meant to serve the peasants vs. how they are actually treated. Analyze the times in "We the Living" that peasants are described or alluded to. How do the characters in the novel respond to the peasantry? How does this reflect Communism?
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