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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year was Paulo first sent into a mental hospital?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1965.

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

3. Who does the attending nurse say Veronika reminds her of?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her mother.

4. Why does the King in the story drink from the well?
(a) To become mad like everyone else.
(b) To set an example for others.
(c) To prove his subjects wrong.
(d) To quench his thirst.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character was drafted into the army?

2. Which perspective does the novel change to at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. How does Veronika react when she sees Zedka's treatment?

4. How old is Paulo's father?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dr. Igor become annoyed at Veronika's mother when he is lecturing her?

2. Why does Veronika imagine what her whole life could be?

3. What does Veronika experience during her first heart attack?

4. How does playing the piano make Veronika feel?

5. Why did Paulo make two promises to himself after he was let out of the mental institution?

6. Why does Veronika choose to overdose on sleeping pills instead of killing herself with other methods?

7. Does Paulo Coelho sympathize with Veronika's situation?

8. Why does Veronika fear the future?

9. Where does the world "asylum" come form?

10. Describe Paulo Coelho's father.

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