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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 everyone assume about Chris and Emily in high school?
2. What are Chris and Emily doing in 1989?
3. What month and year does the book open up in?
4. What does Chris reveal in an interview with Marrone?
5. How does Chris react to the assumption that everyone in high school makes about their relationship?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do you think happened in the men's room at McDonalds?
2. How does Gus react to news of Emily's death?
3. What does Chris' reaction to the killing of the rabbit suggest?
4. How do Emily and Chris' needs contrast?
5. How do the Golds and Hartes contrast?
6. How does Emily break her leg?
7. What happens when Emily dares Chris to kiss her?
8. Why is it important for the reader to see the beginning of Gus and Melanie's friendship?
9. What makes Chris appear to be innocent?
10. Why is James' award not such a rewarding experience?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Art plays a role in this novel through Emily's talented works. How does art reflect Emily's state of mind? How did Emily use art in her life? How does her art show the progression of her emotional and mental state? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
In "The Pact," it becomes clear that appearances can be deceiving. What kind of couple do Chris and Emily appear to be to people on the outside? How does the reality of Emily and Chris' relationship hold up to appearances? What similarities and differences are there? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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