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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 was Eduard's favorite type of art?

2. Did Mari's husband help her before she was sent to Villete?

3. Who does Veronika tell Igor he has become like?

4. Why does Mari pity Veronika?

5. Why does Veronika decide to masturbate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Veronika change her mind about wanting to see her mother?

3. Why does Veronika decide to masturbate in front of Eduard?

4. Why are most deaths in Villete sudden?

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

6. Why does Veronika tell Eduard she must not play for him?

7. How does Veronika feel after she has masturbated?

8. Why does Veronika decide to not touch Eduard even though she wants to while she masturbates?

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

10. Why is Veronika unable to accept the stimulants Dr. Igor offers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Veronika blooms sexually throughout her stay at Villete. When she first arrives she is a woman who has slept with many men, but has not truly experienced the forbidden lusts. Write an essay that explores Veronika's sexuality in Veronika Decides to Die. How does she bloom sexually throughout the course of the story? What happens to her? Who prompts her to begin thinking about forbidden lusts?

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