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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. Why does Kira pretend to be a prostitute?
2. How does Kira describe the way she responds to the feelings she has had throughout her life?
3. Who says they cannot take on the duties of the G.P.U. again?
4. Who interrupts Leo and Kira's trip?
5. How do the Argounovas and Petrovnas spend their time?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Victor say that Kira's wish to become an engineer is inappropriate?
2. What is contradictory about Kira declaring her devotion to Leo?
3. What does Kira pretending to be a prostitute reveal about her?
4. Why does Kira have Andrei drop her off near her parents' apartment?
5. Why does Andrei order soup for Kira?
6. What is Kira's work environment like at the House of the Peasant?
7. Why does Leo feel there is much against him and Kira?
8. How does Stepan help Leo and Kira after he barges into their cabin?
9. How does Kira feel toward Victor and his advances?
10. What do the men who shovel snow reveal about Communism?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Kira values education greatly. Give examples that illustrate her respect for education, and then compare and contrast Kira's experience with education versus Victor's. What does this reflect in Communism?
Essay Topic 2
The Communist Party takes part in several "purges" in "We the Living". What does the word "purge" mean? What emotions are reflected in the word? Describe the purges and the outcomes. What is the implication of a purge? Can a society truly purge itself? Is it better to try to purge, or just accept? Use examples from the novel to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
"We the Living" takes place in several different locations. Analyze how location affects the characters and their actions. Please review at least three locations and/or settings.
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