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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 does Frank go in Chapter 9?

2. Who in his family does Frank talk to before leaving?

3. Why doesn't Nora's husband understand why Nora cannot stop crying?

4. What does Frank do when Scorcher is leaning out of the window?

5. Who calls and texts Frank several times during his time with Holly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Frank's mother tell him about Mr. Mackey and Theresa Daly?

4. What does Stephen say about the comparison between Rosie's and Kevin's deaths?

5. What does Kennedy tell Frank that infuriates Frank?

6. Why has Jackie again frantically called Frank?

7. What happens to Kevin?

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

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

10. Which one of Rosie's old friends does Frank locate and how does she react to him initially?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Tana French.

2. What in French's background may have helped her in writing "Faithful Place"? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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