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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. In Kira's youth she...

2. Why does Kira not pick up her student rations one night?

3. Who calls Kira to the office of the Communist Cell for questioning?

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

5. What does Kira observe happening to her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sets Kira apart as an individual?

2. Why does Victor say that Kira's wish to become an engineer is inappropriate?

3. How does Kira feel toward Victor and his advances?

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

5. Why does Maria hide her handkerchiefs?

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

7. Why does Kira think that returning to Petrograd is the start of something wonderful?

8. How does Stepan help Leo and Kira after he barges into their cabin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As "We the Living" progresses, Communism's ideals are slowly dissolved and the Party is proven to be quite corrupt. Give three examples of how this transformation occurs from beginning to 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

The characters in "We the Living" hold a variety of jobs. Choose four characters, and compare and contrast their jobs. Reflect on the value society has for these jobs, the actual work involved, the possibility for advancement, and how the job would be different if Russia were not Communist.

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