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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. How much time has passed when Chapter 1 opens?

2. What does Mandy not believe about Mr. Daly?

3. Who is Jackie?

4. Where does Kevin go with Frank?

5. What does Jackie believe about Rosie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank say about his family in regard to Rosie leaving him?

2. What did Frank do for years after becoming a cop concerning Rosie?

3. What do the Daly's say when Frank asks if they ever heard from Rosie?

4. What does Shay say about his job and his future plans?

5. What does Carmel ask Frank and what is his answer?

6. Who joins Frank at the pub after Scorcher leaves?

7. What does Frank's family speculate about the suitcase, and how does Shay sum up the speculation?

8. What do Frank and Scorcher talk about when they go to a local pub?

9. What does Frank think about when asked why he became a cop?

10. What does the Technical Bureau find in the basement at number 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Faithful Place" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Faithful Place" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for for a literary audience? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Faithful Place" a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Faithful Place"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Faithful Place" including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Faithful Place" and your own live to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes "Faithful Place" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Frank. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Shay. 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.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Kevin. 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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