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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 Jordan have Chris emphasize while he testifies?

2. What happens during Emily's appointment for the abortion?

3. What does Jordan tell the jury about Emily's death?

4. What does Chris do for the first time in a long time after he gets a book from a cellmate?

5. Where do Emily and Chris decide to have their first intimate time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Chris think that Emily withheld news of her pregnancy?

2. What kind of memories does Emily begin to have months before she dies?

3. Why does Emily not go through with the abortion?

4. Why does the blank note at the end seem appropriate?

5. What does Chris' decision to tell his father not to visit him again reveal?

6. What does Heather say during her testimony?

7. How does Michael's decision to testify for the defense affect his marriage?

8. How does Chris react to Steve's attempt to commit suicide?

9. How does Emily respond to Chris when he begs her to stay alive out of love for him?

10. How does Gus react to James forgetting to mention Chris in an acceptance speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Memories have just as important a role in this novel as dreams do. What memories does Emily recover, and how? Why did she repress that memory anyway? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Aside from the main characters that make up most of the novel, there are other minor characters that play a significant role in "The Pact." What representation was the strongest and most significant in the story besides the main characters? What message did the author intend to give through this story? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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