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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 does Veronika see pass by her window?
2. How old is Paulo's father?
3. Does Zedka love her children?
4. Who laughs at Veronika in Chapter 13?
5. Why does Paulo's father live off of frozen food?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Veronika treated unkindly by The Fraternity members when they first meet?
2. Why does Veronika become angry with the computer game article?
3. What is wrong with Veronika's heart?
4. Describe Paulo Coelho's father.
5. Why does Veronika fear the future?
6. Why does Paulo consider changing Veronika's name for his retelling of the story?
7. What does Veronika experience during her first heart attack?
8. Describe Veronika's personality.
9. What does Zedka's treatment consist of?
10. Describe the two doctors who give Veronika her diagnosis.
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
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?
Essay Topic 3
Religion is a prevalent theme throughout Veronika Decides to Die. The Fraternity invites a guest speaker, the Sufi master, to lecture at Villete. Later on, Veronika and Eduard debate the meaning of the "Our Lady" painting. Write an essay that explores the role religion plays within the context of the story. What is Sufism and why is it important to the members of The Fraternity? Why do they invite the Sufi master as a guest speaker? How does this contrast to the later debate Veronika and Eduard have over the "Our Lady" painting? What does the painting mean to each of them? What would the characters of the story be like without religion?
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