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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. What does Frank's mother say about Theresa Daly and Frank's dad?

2. What does Frank say about Imelda when he meets her?

3. About whom does Olivia ask Frank?

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

5. What do the police immediately decide about Kevin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank recall about what Rosie told him the night they decide to leave?

2. What do Jackie and Frank talk about when they meet at the park?

3. How does Frank have to change his perception about Rosie?

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

5. What does Scorcher say about Kevin's death and how does Frank argue the point and infuriate Scorcher?

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

7. Why has Jackie again frantically called Frank?

8. What does Frank ask Stephen that surprises the man?

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

10. What does Kennedy tell Frank that infuriates Frank?

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

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Faithful Place".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Faithful Place. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Faithful Place". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Faithful Place" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Faithful Place"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Faithful Place" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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