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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 Chris dare Emily to do one night on their Christmas trip in 1993?

2. How does Emily die?

3. When do the phone calls start?

4. What is the name of the family that the Hartes are friends with?

5. What is the police detective's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Melanie unable to take part in funeral preparations?

3. What makes it clear that Melanie is still grieving when she returns to work?

4. What does Gus' dream of James rescuing both children show about her opinion of him?

5. What does the euthanasia of the dog represent?

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

7. What is ironic about the theory that the detective has about the tragedy?

8. How do Emily and Chris' needs contrast?

9. Why does Gus try to keep the police from talking to Chris?

10. How do the Golds and Hartes contrast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Suicide serves as the most prominent plot point of the novel. What risk factors for suicide did Emily have? Why did she feel that suicide was her only option? How does her suicide influence different characters? Make sure you answer each question and provide evidence from the novel to support your answers.

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