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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 is James' hobby?

2. Which children of the two couples are dating?

3. What is the name of the Golds' child?

4. What does Melanie insist that Michael do the morning after Chris is arrested?

5. What does Michael wake up to find Melanie doing the day after Chris is arrested for murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is James' award not such a rewarding experience?

2. How did Gus and Melanie bond so quickly when they first met?

3. What happens when Emily dares Chris to kiss her?

4. What happens to Chris and Emily in November 1997?

5. How does Emily and Chris' relationship begin?

6. How does Gus react to news of Emily's death?

7. What occupation does Melanie hold, and how does it complement her personality?

8. What do you think happened in the men's room at McDonalds?

9. What is interesting about Gus at first being upset at James for killing the dog?

10. Why is Melanie unable to take part in funeral preparations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Pact," characters share many friendships, with some standing out more than others. Describe Melanie and Gus' friendship and how it transforms after Emily's death. How is Emily and Chris' friendship at a young age displayed? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Bonds form and break depending on the circumstances preceding them. In "The Pact," connections form among characters out of different circumstances or situations. How do Melanie and Gus connect? How do James and Michael connect? Describe how each of these characters' friendships progress and why. Make sure you support your answers with examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Novels usually show a transformation in characters through a series of trials and events. In "The Pact," almost every character is changed by the events they experience. How are characters transformed by the events that transpire, and is it a good or bad change? Why or why not? Choose two characters to focus on when answering that question. Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book.

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