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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. Where does Chris get the gun?

2. Whom does James forget to mention in an acceptance speech?

3. Who is sure that the case is won?

4. What does James do when he visits Chris?

5. What does the discovery made by Selena suggest about Emily?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael's decision to testify for the defense affect his marriage?

2. What kind of woman has Melanie become as she takes the stand at the trial?

3. Why does Selena look for a doctor to confirm Emily's pregnancy?

4. Why is Gus unable to say a proper goodbye to Michael?

5. Why does Chris think that Emily withheld news of her pregnancy?

6. Why is Jordan not interested in the truth?

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

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

9. What does Emily's artwork show?

10. Why does Gus believe that Chris is a hero?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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