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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. Who testifies after Marrone?

2. What date does the jury selection coincidentally fall on?

3. Why doesn't Emily want to tell Chris about the pregnancy?

4. What does Emily's friend think of her suicide?

5. What does Chris do when the verdict is returned?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Chris refuse to talk about the night of Emily's death with Michael?

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

4. What does Jordan stress during the summation?

5. What do the Golds do after the trial?

6. How does Detective Marrone present evidence at the trial?

7. What kind of story has Melanie given to a reporter?

8. What does Emily's artwork show?

9. Describe Steve and why he is in jail.

10. How does Chris act during his last date with Emily in November 1997?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conclusion of "The Pact" ties up most loose ends, but it still leaves a lot of room for interpretation. What happens in the conclusion? What does it mean, and how does it influence the future of different characters? Make sure you answer each question and provide evidence.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this novel each have varying occupations that seem to reflect their personalities. Describe the occupations each character has and how it reflects their character traits. Make sure you discuss at least three characters' occupations and how it reflects their traits, and support your answer with evidence from the novel.

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