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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. How is Zedka woken up from her treatment?

2. Which city does Veronika live in?

3. Who are The Fraternity?

4. Why is Veronika unable to remember much?

5. What is wrong with Eduard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zedka's treatment consist of?

2. What does Zedka experience during her treatments?

3. What is wrong with Veronika's heart?

4. Why does Veronika smack the leader of The Fraternity?

5. Why is Veronika treated unkindly by The Fraternity members when they first meet?

6. Why do the residents laugh at Veronika after her heart attack?

7. What does Veronika think of breakfast at Villete?

8. Why does Veronika begin to feel afraid about dying?

9. What is The Fraternity and what do they believe in?

10. Describe Paulo Coelho's father.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Suicide is a theme critical to the plot of Veronika Decides to Die. The protagonist, Veronika, early on in the story attempts suicide. Because of this she is sent to Villete. Write an essay that explores the topic of suicide as it is presented in the story. What role does suicide play in Veronika's life and her eventual transformation? How is Veronika treated differently than the other residents of Villete because of her attempt on her life?

Essay Topic 2

Forbidden experiences are common to the characters in Veronika Decides to Die. Whether it be Zedka's forbidden affair or Mari's forbidden sexual experiences, the desire for the unknown is present. Write an essay that explains why the "forbidden" is so tempting to the characters in the story. What makes forbidden sexual experiences important to Mari and other members of The Fraternity? What made Zedka lust after her forbidden love even though she knew it may lead to her destruction?

Essay Topic 3

The Fraternity is seen as an antagonist to Veronika in the beginning of Veronika Decides to Die. However, over time things begin to change. Write an essay that explores Veronika's encounters with The Fraternity. Why are the members of The Fraternity unkind to Veronika when they first meet? How does Veronika become "accepted" by the members? What does she do to impress them? Why does Veronika attend the meditation session with Fraternity members?

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