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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 happens on the expert slope on the Christmas trip in 1993?

2. Where do the Golds and Hartes go for Christmas 1993?

3. What do the Golds and Hartes do for Christmas 1993?

4. Why doesn't Chris fulfill his end of the pact?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chris admit to bringing on his date with Emily?

2. What does the path of the bullet in Emily's head suggest?

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

4. Why does Melanie latch onto the idea that Chris killed Emily?

5. How do the parents react to seeing Emily and Chris begin a relationship?

6. Why does the detective think that suicide is a ridiculous theory in the death of Emily?

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

8. How does Melanie react to Chris' arrest?

9. Why does Gus relent and let the detective talk to Chris?

10. What makes Chris appear to be innocent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Depression is one of many themes that run through "The Pact." What are the symptoms of depression, and which ones did Emily display? Why is Emily depressed, and why didn't she seek treatment? Provide support for your answers using examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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