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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 does Louis plan to do later?
2. What does Ben tell Antonia about why Calli isn't talking?
3. Why do Louis and Fitzgerald separate?
4. Why is the caller upset?
5. Why does Calli decide to head downward?
Short Essay Questions
1. What hat do Ben's thoughts reveal about the situation with Jason Meechum?
2. What happens when Ben finds Griff, Calli and Petra?
3. What does Louis point out about Roper and himself as far as conflicts of interests are concerned?
4. What does Louis think of doing in the next election and what does he think will be some people's reaction?
5. What does Louis see in the trees and why doesn't he immediately investigate?
6. What occurs at the press conference that Martin, Fielda and Antonia go to?
7. What are Calli and Antonia doing when Ben arrives at the hospital?
8. What do Martin and Fielda not allow Petra to do and what explanation do they give?
9. What do Louis' thoughts reveal about his relationship with Christine?
10. Where does Martin go after seeing his daughter off on the helicopter, and what does he plan to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Weight of Silence.
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Weight of Silence. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Weight of Silence. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Weight of Silence, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Weight of Silence. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes The Weight of Silence interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Calli. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Antonia. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Griff. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
4. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Louis. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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