1 .		Li Shaoqi’s 1939 political tract, “How to Be a Good Communist,” sought to inspire unity and focus commitment to the Communist cause. Why was such an effort so important at the time? Note especially the link between idealism and practical necessity argued by Li Shaoqi. How does one become a “good Communist”?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
2 .		Li notes that “Marxism-Leninism offers a scientific explanation that leaves no room for doubt” and that “such a society will inevitably be brought about.” Over sixty years later, why has this “happy and beautiful Communist world” not materialized?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.