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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's family travel on the "threshold of a box car"?

2. How does Kira feel about their return to the city?

3. Who says that Kira is "selfish" and "anti-social"?

4. How does Galina react to the new apartment?

5. What is the relationship between Victor and Kira?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Kira's family feel in the first three chapters?

2. Why does Andrei order soup for Kira?

3. Why does Kira's sister say that Kira always gets her way?

4. Why are Alexander and Vasili reluctant to join the Communist Party?

5. What makes Andrei different from many other Communist supporters?

6. How does Kira's family respond to her goal of becoming an engineer?

7. What do the men who shovel snow reveal about Communism?

8. What happens to Leo's father's apartment?

9. What does Kira pretending to be a prostitute reveal about her?

10. Why does Kira have Andrei drop her off near her parents' apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leo is one of the most dynamic characters in "We the Living". Consider Leo's life in terms of the following: his family history, his relationship with Kira, his relationship with women, and his desire to get ahead in life. Is Leo tragic?

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

"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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