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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 do James and Chris do on the Christmas trip in 1993?
2. What does James do during a dinner party when the dog acts up?
3. Why doesn't Chris attend Emily's funeral?
4. Who arrives to dinner first at the beginning of the story?
5. What are Chris and Emily doing in 1989?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the euthanasia of the dog represent?
2. Why is it important for the reader to see the beginning of Gus and Melanie's friendship?
3. How do Emily and Chris' needs contrast?
4. What occupation does Melanie hold, and how does it complement her personality?
5. What do you think happened in the men's room at McDonalds?
6. Why does Gus relent and let the detective talk to Chris?
7. How did Gus and Melanie bond so quickly when they first met?
8. Why does the detective think that suicide is a ridiculous theory in the death of Emily?
9. What makes Chris appear to be innocent?
10. What causes Emily and Chris to break up temporarily?
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
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 3
Symbolism plays a large role in "The Pact." What symbols stand out the most in this novel, and what do they mean? Which characters are associated with those symbols? Provide support for your answers by using examples from the book.
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