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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 do people leave Vava's in groups?

2. What of Kira's family's possessions is left?

3. What happens to Alexander's business?

4. Kira's sister feels that Kira...

5. How is Kira's family surviving financially?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sets Kira apart as an individual?

2. Why does Andrei order soup for Kira?

3. How are Sonia and Kira different?

4. What happens when Alexander closes his textile shop?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

At the conclusion of "We the Living", Kira tries to escape. Who else tries to escape in this novel? Describe their attempts and outcomes. Why does each character try to escape? What does their escape and outcome represent?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Leo and Andrei as suitors for Kira. Consider them in terms of: emotions, actions, position in society, opinion, and relationships with others. Who do you think is best for Kira, and why?

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