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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. Where did Frank search for information about Rosie once he becomes a cop?

2. Why does Frank think Rosie may have refused to meet up with him many years ago?

3. How much time has passed when Chapter 1 opens?

4. Where is Rosie's suitcase found?

5. What is one thing found inside the suitcase?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Holly say to her father about Dermot?

3. Where does Frank convince Kevin to go with him and what do they find?

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

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

6. Who has left a frantic message on Frank's phone and what is the message?

7. What is the outcome of the short vignette?

8. Who does Frank visit and what does he learn?

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

10. Why does Frank start searching the neighborhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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 "Faithful Place", 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 "Faithful Place". (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?

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