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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. Who thought Solvenia was a town in Germany?

2. What does Zedka invite Veronika to do?

3. What bad thing happens to Veronika in Chapter 13?

4. What color hair does Veronika's doctor have?

5. How old is Paulo's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Zedka tell Veronika the story about the king and his subjects?

3. Why does Paulo consider changing Veronika's name for his retelling of the story?

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

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

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

7. Describe Paulo Coelho's father.

8. What does Veronika think of breakfast at Villete?

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

10. What does Zedka's treatment consist of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The doctors and nurses of Villete play a very important role in the plot of Veronika Decides to Die. However, none of these characters are given names other than Dr. Igor. Write an essay that explains why the author, Paulo Coelho, chose not to name the doctors and nurses of Villete. What are some of the responsibilities of the doctors and nurses? Do they ever object to the orders they are given? Are there times when they question the orders of their boss, Dr. Igor?

Essay Topic 2

Villete is the setting for much of the action that takes place in Veronika Decides to Die. It is only at the end that the characters branch out into the outside world. Write an essay that explores the history of Villete and why it is significant. When was it built? Who built it? What type of people are sent into Villete and why? Where does Villete get its funding from? Why is it often under government scrutiny?

Essay Topic 3

The conclusion of Veronika Decides to Die leaves many questions for the reader. Paulo Coelho, the author, leaves the book open to many possibilities after the closing action of Chapter 29. Specifically, the last thing Dr. Igor does is to begin writing his report on Veronika's experiment. Write an essay that analyzes the falling action and conclusion to the story. What does Dr. Igor plan on doing after his report has been completed? Why does he neglect the security breach of Villete in favor of completing his writing? Are Eduard and Veronika likely to be forced back to Villete?

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