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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Paulo's first promise to himself?
(a) To flee the country.
(b) To one day tell his story.
(c) To never go back to the asylum.
(d) To strike it rich.

2. Where is Paulo Coelho from?
(a) Spain.
(b) Costa Rica.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Mexico.

3. Why does Veronika attempt suicide?
(a) She wants to be famous.
(b) She is unhappy.
(c) She wanted revenge on her parents.
(d) She is bored.

4. Why does Veronika refuse to see outside visitors?
(a) She hates goodbyes.
(b) She is selfish.
(c) She is afraid she will not want to die.
(d) She is too busy playing music.

5. What was the name of Paulo's doctor when he was at the mental hospital?
(a) Dr. Eiras Sanatorium.
(b) Dr. Logan Brooks.
(c) Dr. Vincent Baxter.
(d) Dr. Eras Maximus.

6. Why does Veronika write a letter?
(a) She wants to let everyone known how great she is.
(b) She is bored and needs something to do.
(c) She is angry with what she reads as she waits for the pills to take effect.
(d) She wants to make her parents feel bad about her deal.

7. What is wrong with Veronika?
(a) Her heart will stop beating soon.
(b) Her liver will stop functioning soon.
(c) Her brain will stop functioning soon.
(d) Nothing is wrong with Veronika.

8. Why was Paulo sent to the mental hospital when he was young?
(a) He wanted to be an artist.
(b) He killed small animals.
(c) He spoke to himself.
(d) He wanted to be a chef.

9. What bad thing happens to Veronika in Chapter 13?
(a) She chokes on food.
(b) She faints.
(c) She is poisoned.
(d) She has a heart attack.

10. What does Veronika ask of Zedka?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Water.
(c) Food.
(d) Pills.

11. Why does Paulo's father live off of frozen food?
(a) He is cheap.
(b) He likes frozen food.
(c) He can't keep a housekeeper.
(d) He doesn't like to cook.

12. What is Paulo's friend's name?
(a) Alexa.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Edwina.
(d) Veronika.

13. What does Zedka believe is beyond the walls of Villete?
(a) People who understand her.
(b) People who will love her.
(c) People who drank from the well.
(d) People who will question her.

14. Who are The Fraternity?
(a) A group of nurses.
(b) A group of inmates.
(c) A group of children.
(d) A group of parents.

15. Which instrument does Veronika long to play?
(a) The base.
(b) The violin.
(c) The flute.
(d) The piano.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Villete been in existence?

2. Why does Veronika become very angry in Chapter 13?

3. Which name did Paulo Coelho consider switching Veronika's name with?

4. What is wrong with Paulo's father?

5. Who does Veronika see pass by her window?

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