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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. Where does Veronika live?

2. What happens to Zedka in Chapter 8?

3. How many times was Paulo submitted to a mental hospital?

4. What is wrong with Zedka?

5. Who comes to visit Veronika in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the last things Veronika sees and hears before she falls unconscious?

2. Why does Veronika begin to feel afraid about dying?

3. Why does Veronika refuse to see her mother?

4. How does playing the piano make Veronika feel?

5. What does Veronika think of breakfast at Villete?

6. Why was Paulo Coelho put into a mental hospital as a child?

7. Why does Veronika begin to cry after her first heart attack?

8. Why does Dr. Igor become annoyed at Veronika's mother when he is lecturing her?

9. Why does Veronika become angry with the computer game article?

10. Why does Paulo consider changing Veronika's name for his retelling of the story?

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

Music is very important to Veronika. As the story progresses, she begins to transform because of it. She realizes that through music she can see life in a whole different light. Write an essay that explains how music helps Veronika transform and become a better person. Which emotions does she experience as she plays her music? How does she feel when she plays for the moon, the plants, and the beauty of nature? How does her opinion of the world change when she looks at it through melody and song?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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