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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 Melanie insist that Michael do the morning after Chris is arrested?

2. When does James decide to do something about the dog?

3. What does Emily do when Chris is dating someone else?

4. How long have the Hartes been friends with their neighbors?

5. What does Gus do after the dog dies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Emily dares Chris to kiss her?

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

4. What is interesting about Gus at first being upset at James for killing the dog?

5. How does Emily and Chris' relationship begin?

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

7. How do the Golds and Hartes contrast?

8. How does Emily break her leg?

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

10. What does Chris' reaction to the killing of the rabbit suggest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

High school kids are known for making assumptions of one another, and it is no different in "The Pact." What do students assume about Chris and Emily? How does Chris react to these assumptions? How do these assumptions influence their relationship? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The relationships between parent and child in this novel are strong, especially between Gus and Chris. How does Gus protect her son? How would you describe her relationship with her son in comparison with James relationship with his son? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

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