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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 did Frank learn to turn on a gas meter?
2. Who is Olivia?
3. Who does Frank call about what he finds in the abandoned house?
4. To what does Frank think back as he is talking about Rosie?
5. What does Carmel ask Frank?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do the Daly's say when Frank asks if they ever heard from Rosie?
2. Why does Frank start searching the neighborhood?
3. What does Frank ask about the suitcase when he walks in his house and what does the family say?
4. What does the Technical Bureau find in the basement at number 16?
5. Why was Frank's mother going to come down to the pub?
6. What does Frank say about his family in regard to Rosie leaving him?
7. What is the outcome of the short vignette?
8. Who has left a frantic message on Frank's phone and what is the message?
9. What does Shay say about his job and his future plans?
10. Who does Frank visit and what does he learn?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Faithful Place" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Faithful Place" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
4. Do you think "Faithful Place" ends on a happy note?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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