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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. When does Calli tend to avoid her father?

2. Why can't Petra sleep?

3. How does Calli think her father has crossed a line?

4. How does Ben see himself?

5. Who was all Antonia ever needed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Louis willing to do to solve this case and what does he think about concerning Antonia?

2. What surreal scene is described concerning Calli and a fawn?

3. What does Antonia do in her search for the girls and how is she like Martin concerning her daughter?

4. What does Calli think about as her father is dragging her off into the woods?

5. What do Fielda and Martin do in searching for Petra?

6. What are Antonia's reflections about Louis and Griff?

7. What happens when Calli's father sees her?

8. What does Antonia reflect about concerning Calli when Calli stops talking?

9. What does Calli need to do when she wakes up early one morning?

10. What does Martin remember about his daughter Petra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Weight of Silence is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 2

She reflects on the fact that she wasn't proactive enough when Calli first stopped talking. In a way, her daughter began to go missing then. She expresses doubt over the relationship between her husband and Calli for the first time when she realizes that she never asked Griff what he told the girl. She never asked Calli, either. She is very appreciative of Ben. He supports her more than her husband.

1. Research the concept of co-dependency and discuss that concept in regards to Ben and Antonia. Use examples from you own life and the text to support your answer.

2. Do you think Antonia should have done more than she did when Calli quit talking? Why or why not? What do you think she should have done? Use examples from you own life and the text to support your answer.

3. What do you think is meant by the statement that Calli started to go missing the day she quit talking? Use examples from you own life and the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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