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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 is wrong with Veronika?
2. How does the nurse react to finding Veronika and Zedka talking?
3. Why is Veronika unable to remember much?
4. How long has Villete been in existence?
5. Who comes to visit Veronika in Chapter 12?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is wrong with Veronika's heart?
2. Where does the world "asylum" come form?
3. Why does Paulo consider changing Veronika's name for his retelling of the story?
4. Why does Veronika fear the future?
5. Why does Veronika begin to feel afraid about dying?
6. Why does Veronika imagine what her whole life could be?
7. Describe the two doctors who give Veronika her diagnosis.
8. What are some of the last things Veronika sees and hears before she falls unconscious?
9. What is The Fraternity and what do they believe in?
10. What is Veronika's first reaction to waking up in Villete?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The most predominant symbol in Veronika Decides to die is the piano. It is the tool that the protagonist uses to enhance her life. It gives her a reason to live again. Write an essay that explains why the piano is important to the plot of the story. When does Veronika first encounter the piano? When does she play it the most? How does the piano comfort her and give her a sense of release? Which characters enjoy her playing the most? How does it makes them feel? Do the residents of Villete love Veronika more because of her playing?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Money means little to the members of The Fraternity. Eduard comes from a rich family, and yet he cares nothing for money either. Write an essay that explains why the characters of Veronika Decides to Die do not concern themselves with money or finance. Why do the members of The Fraternity look down upon money and finance? Why do they not like to concern themselves with it? Why does Eduard reject his lavish lifestyle growing up in favor of living the life of an artist? What do his parents think of his unwillingness to enjoy the amenities they have given him?
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