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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 does the King in the story drink from the well?

2. How does Veronika react to the news of her inevitable death?

3. Why does Veronika write a letter?

4. Who thought Solvenia was a town in Germany?

5. According to Dr. Igor, where should one make love?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Veronika refuse to see her mother?

3. What is Veronika's first reaction to waking up in Villete?

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

5. What does Veronika think of breakfast at Villete?

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

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

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

9. Why does Veronika become angry with the computer game article?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is expressed in many different ways throughout the course of the story. Veronika falls in love with Eduard but only after she realizes that he is the only one in Villete who can truly appreciate her art. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Does Veronika believe in love when she first is admitted into Villete? How does her opinion of love change over the course of Veronika Decides to Die? Why is she hesitant to love Eduard when she first meets him? What is she afraid of? How does that opinion change?

Essay Topic 2

Veronika blooms sexually throughout her stay at Villete. When she first arrives she is a woman who has slept with many men, but has not truly experienced the forbidden lusts. Write an essay that explores Veronika's sexuality in Veronika Decides to Die. How does she bloom sexually throughout the course of the story? What happens to her? Who prompts her to begin thinking about forbidden lusts?

Essay Topic 3

Veronika spends much of her time in Villete wondering about her impending death. As each day goes by, she waits for the fateful moment when her heart will give in. Write an essay that explores the theme of death within the context of Veronika's character. How does the news of Veronika's limited lifespan effect her outlook on the world? How do her opinions of life change as her time on earth dwindles? What happens when she is faced with her last twenty four hours of life?

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