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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. In September 1997, what has Emily found out?

2. What does Gus find in the local newspaper at the grocery store?

3. What does the information Chris imparts help Jordan decide?

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

5. What does Jordan get Marrone to admit about Emily?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Michael decide to testify for the defense?

3. What do the Golds do after the trial?

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

5. How does Emily begin her day on the day of her suicide?

6. What does Jordan stress during the summation?

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

8. Why is Gus unable to say a proper goodbye to Michael?

9. Why does Selena look for a doctor to confirm Emily's pregnancy?

10. What does Heather say during her testimony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death may be one of the most prominent themes in the novel, as someone dies at the beginning of it. During a hunting trip, why is Chris revolted by the killing of a rabbit? What does the death of the rabbit represent? How does witnessing the death of this rabbit compare with the influence of his father euthanizing the family dog? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Love is one of the most prominent themes in "The Pact," and there are several strong relationships in the novel representing that theme. Which characters show the strongest representation of love, and why? How do Chris and Emily represent love from their different perspectives? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Dreams play a large role in "The Pact." They act as symbols for different characters to interpret. What dream does Gus have repeatedly, and what does it represent? How is resolved, and what does that resolution mean? Make sure you answer each question thoroughly and use evidence from the book for support.

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