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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. According to Stepan, what does dying of "ceaseless toil" mean?

2. Who does Irina say is trying to be "broadminded" when it comes to Victor's political choices?

3. What does Vasili try to do after he is released from prison?

4. Who tells Leo about their idea for a food store?

5. Who does Kira meet that is against the Communist Party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pavel show disrespect for people when he returns from lunch with Morozov?

2. What happens to Karp and Pavel in regards to the food store investigation?

3. Why does Andrei say Kira cannot return his love?

4. What happens between Stepan and Karp at a club?

5. What makes Leo's illness particularly frightening for Kira?

6. What happens when Kira watches a building under construction?

7. What happens when Kira comes home after Victor's wedding party?

8. Why do students have to fill out questionnaires?

9. How does Andrei treat Kira in Part Two, Chapters 1 - 4?

10. Why has Stepan lost faith in the revolution/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

Victor works hard to succeed in the Communist Party. Trace his steps and the impact his rise has on the people around him. What does Victor represent in Communism? What does his character help to reveal about Communism?

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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