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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. Who says "easier to get one--than two--out of the G.P.U."?

2. How does Kira's family react to Andrei?

3. Who else is traveling the same way Kira and Leo are?

4. Who is Leo's father?

5. Who owns a factory before the revolution?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kira forget to do because she is too busy thinking about Leo?

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

3. What happens between Kira and the British woman?

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

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

6. Why does Andrei order soup for Kira?

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

8. What happens when Alexander closes his textile shop?

9. Why does Kira fear for Leo's safety after their second meeting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many objects are symbolic of the major themes in "We the Living". Choose at least three symbolic objects and describe what they represent, and how they are representative in the novel. Consider the impact on the characters as well as the reader.

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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