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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. What was Paulo's second promise to himself?
2. How old is Veronika?
3. Who is attracted to Veronika's music?
4. Why does the King in the story drink from the well?
5. Who does Veronika see pass by her window?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Veronika think of breakfast at Villete?
2. Why did Paulo make two promises to himself after he was let out of the mental institution?
3. Describe the two doctors who give Veronika her diagnosis.
4. Why does Veronika smack the leader of The Fraternity?
5. Why does Dr. Igor become annoyed at Veronika's mother when he is lecturing her?
6. Describe Paulo Coelho's father.
7. Why does Veronika refuse to see her mother?
8. What does Zedka's treatment consist of?
9. What does Veronika experience during her first heart attack?
10. Why does Veronika become angry with the computer game article?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
In the beginning of Veronika Decides to Die, the protagonist, Veronika, decides that she does not love her mother. In fact, she hates her mother. But as Veronika undergoes her transformation, her opinions of her mother transform too. Write an essay that explains the role family plays within the context of the story. What does Veronika think of her family? Why does she hate her mother when she first comes to Villete? Why does her opinion of her mother change? What prompts this change?
Essay Topic 3
Eduard and Veronika admit they love one another. When they escape Villete, the first thing they do is go out to dinner. Together they enjoy Veronika's last day alive by celebrating the little things in life. In the evening, they fall asleep in each others arms only to wake up in the morning with Veronika still alive. Write an essay that explores the future relationship of Eduard and Veronika. Are Eduard and Veronika likely to stay together? What will they most likely do now that they have discovered that Veronika will live longer? What information is given by the author to indicate that she will have a healthy life ahead of her?
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