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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 long does it take Frank to decide to go with Rosie?

2. About what does Frank think his mother would have teased Holly?

3. What does Stephen say about whose fingerprints are on the note in Kevin's pocket.

4. What does Frank try to deal with as he naps in his car?

5. What does Frank ask Imelda about Rosie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Stephen have for Frank?

2. What does Frank say to Holly about Kevin's death?

3. What does Frank learn from the coroner about Rosie's death?

4. What does Frank request at his office?

5. Why is Frank's mother upset at Scorcher?

6. What does Frank think Scorcher is trying to do by ruling Kevin's death an accident and how does Mrs. Mackey react?

7. Why has Jackie again frantically called Frank?

8. What happens to Kevin?

9. How does Frank set things up to be able to follow the police investigation into Rosie and Kevin's deaths?

10. What does Nora say about her feelings about Rosie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Holly is nine throughout "Faithful Place". Discuss the following:

1. What are some ways that Holly seems like an average nine year old? Give examples and why you say her activities are average activities for that age group.

2. What are some ways that Holly seems older than her age of 9? Give specific examples and discuss whether they seem consistent with the character of Holly as she is developed throughout the book.

3. Do you think most nine year old girls would have the kind of conversation with Shay that Holly does? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Shay and Frank. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Shay and Da and Frank and Da. How are they similar? How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "Faithful Place" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Faithful Place" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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