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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 is the third person in the room with Eduard and Veronika?

2. Does Veronika feel ashamed for what she does in front of Eduard?

3. What happened to Mari's job?

4. Why is Veronika surprised when she wakes up in Chapter 14?

5. What date is on the photograph Veronika finds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Veronika want to have sex with Eduard?

2. Why were Eduard's parents happy when he started dating his first girlfriend?

3. Why does Dr. Igor let Mari leave Villete?

4. What happened to prompt Mari's first panic attack?

5. How does Veronika feel when she listens to the Sufi flute music?

6. Why does Zedka decide to finally leave Villete?

7. How does Veronika feel after she has masturbated?

8. Why does Veronika question her sexuality and whether she has had a true orgasm?

9. Why does Veronika regret not living a little "crazier"?

10. Why does Veronika decide to not kiss Eduard even though she wants to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Many of the residents of Villete suffer from some kind of mental illness. Paulo Coelho is sensitive when he touches upon the subject. He treats it with respect. Write an essay that explains how the story handles the issues associated with mental illness. Which characters in Veronika Decides to Die suffer from some type of mental illness? How did these characters come to Villete? What sort of treatment do they go through? Are they ever "cured" of their illness?

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