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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. What does Kira enroll as when she fills out her labor card?
2. Who says "easier to get one--than two--out of the G.P.U."?
3. What political party is in command of Russia?
4. Where does Kira's family stay in the city?
5. What is the apartment Kira's family moves into like?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Kira fear for Leo's safety after their second meeting?
2. Why does Maria hide her handkerchiefs?
3. What happens between Kira and the British woman?
4. What sets Kira apart as an individual?
5. How does Stepan help Leo and Kira after he barges into their cabin?
6. What is dishonest about the method that Galina and Kira's family use for packing saccharine tablets and crystals for resale?
7. What does Kira forget to do because she is too busy thinking about Leo?
8. What does Kira pretending to be a prostitute reveal about her?
9. What makes Andrei different from many other Communist supporters?
10. Why does Kira think that returning to Petrograd is the start of something wonderful?
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
Consider the many romantic relationships at play in "We the Living". Compare and contrast three of these relationships. What is each member's purpose in the relationship? Is the relationship a success or a failure? What impact does the relationship have on others? What does each relationship reflect about life in Russia at this time?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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