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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 year was Paulo first sent into a mental hospital?
2. What happened to Zedka's love?
3. What happens when Veronika attempts to talk to The Fraternity?
4. Which character was drafted into the army?
5. Does Veronika think of herself as crazy?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Paulo consider changing Veronika's name for his retelling of the story?
2. Why does Veronika begin to cry after her first heart attack?
3. What does Veronika experience during her first heart attack?
4. How does playing the piano make Veronika feel?
5. What is wrong with Veronika's heart?
6. Does Paulo Coelho sympathize with Veronika's situation?
7. Why does Veronika refuse to see her mother?
8. What does Veronika think of breakfast at Villete?
9. Describe Paulo Coelho's father.
10. How does Veronika react whens he learns that she has a week to live?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Suicide is a theme critical to the plot of Veronika Decides to Die. The protagonist, Veronika, early on in the story attempts suicide. Because of this she is sent to Villete. Write an essay that explores the topic of suicide as it is presented in the story. What role does suicide play in Veronika's life and her eventual transformation? How is Veronika treated differently than the other residents of Villete because of her attempt on her life?
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
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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