Question 1

When does Theo believe that one's personality is developed? (from Part 1: Chapter 6 - Part 2: Chapter 1)

Accepted Answer

Childhood.

Question 2

How does Lydia say Alicia repaid her for taking care of her after her mother's death? (from Part 2: Chapters 11-18)

Accepted Answer

An ugly painting of Lydia.

Question 3

True or False: Theo Faber's father was a psychiatrist who had a profound influence on Theo's decision to pursue a career in psychology.

Accepted Answer

false False. Theo's father was not a psychiatrist but rather a blue-collar worker who struggled with alcoholism.

Question 4

Who convinces the judge at Alicia's trial that she is actually insane? (from Prologue: Alicia Berenson’s Diary - Part 1: Chapters 1 - 5)

Accepted Answer

Diomedes.

Question 5

Why does Alicia give Paul the money he asks for? (from Part 2: Chapter 19 - 28)

Accepted Answer

She feels bad for leaving him with Lydia.

Question 6

True or False: One of Theo Faber's colleagues at the psychiatric hospital, Dr. Mariana Alvez, plays a significant role in uncovering the truth about Alicia Berenson's case.

Accepted Answer

false False. While Dr. Mariana Alvez is mentioned in the book, she does not play a significant role in uncovering the truth about Alicia's case.

Question 7

What does Alicia believe she is missing in her life that Gabriel does not want? (from Part 2: Chapters 11-18)

Accepted Answer

A child

Question 8

What does Diomedes compare the relationship between Alicia and Theo to? (from Part 4: Chapter 14 - Part 5: Chapter 3)

Accepted Answer

A father and child.

Question 9

Where was Alicia's diary hidden? (from Part 4: Chapter 14 - Part 5: Chapter 3)

Accepted Answer

Behind her painting of Theo and the Grove.

Question 10

Which is the name of the play that Kathy is working on when Theo first learns of her infidelity? (from Part 2: Chapters 2 - 10)

Accepted Answer

Othello.

Question 11

Who does Tanya tell Theo to go talk to? (from Part 2: Chapters 11-18)

Accepted Answer

Paul Rose

Question 12

What is the first word Alicia says to Theo? (from Part 4: Chapter 1 - 13)

Accepted Answer

What

Question 13

True or False: Throughout the novel, Theo Faber's professional ethics and boundaries are called into question as he becomes increasingly invested in Alicia Berenson's case.

Accepted Answer

true True. Theo's personal involvement in Alicia's case raises ethical concerns about his objectivity and professionalism as a therapist, particularly as he becomes more emotionally entangled in her story.

Question 14

True or False: Gabriel Berenson's murder is solved by the end of the novel, and the true culprit is brought to justice.

Accepted Answer

false False. While the novel does reveal the truth about Gabriel's murder, whether justice is served is open to interpretation and may vary depending on the reader's perspective.

Question 15

What does Alicia Berenson's artwork primarily depict?

Accepted Answer

c) Dark and surreal imagery.

The Silent Patient (Book Trivia & Discussion Questions)

2) How does Lydia say Alicia repaid her for taking care of her after her mother's death? (from Part 2: Chapters 11-18)

3) True or False: Theo Faber's father was a psychiatrist who had a profound influence on Theo's decision to pursue a career in psychology.

4) Who convinces the judge at Alicia's trial that she is actually insane? (from Prologue: Alicia Berenson’s Diary - Part 1: Chapters 1 - 5)

5) Why does Alicia give Paul the money he asks for? (from Part 2: Chapter 19 - 28)

6) True or False: One of Theo Faber's colleagues at the psychiatric hospital, Dr. Mariana Alvez, plays a significant role in uncovering the truth about Alicia Berenson's case.

7) What does Alicia believe she is missing in her life that Gabriel does not want? (from Part 2: Chapters 11-18)

8) What does Diomedes compare the relationship between Alicia and Theo to? (from Part 4: Chapter 14 - Part 5: Chapter 3)

9) Where was Alicia's diary hidden? (from Part 4: Chapter 14 - Part 5: Chapter 3)

10) Which is the name of the play that Kathy is working on when Theo first learns of her infidelity? (from Part 2: Chapters 2 - 10)

11) Who does Tanya tell Theo to go talk to? (from Part 2: Chapters 11-18)

12) What is the first word Alicia says to Theo? (from Part 4: Chapter 1 - 13)

13) True or False: Throughout the novel, Theo Faber's professional ethics and boundaries are called into question as he becomes increasingly invested in Alicia Berenson's case.

14) True or False: Gabriel Berenson's murder is solved by the end of the novel, and the true culprit is brought to justice.

15) What does Alicia Berenson's artwork primarily depict?