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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 evidence does Jordan ask the judge to throw out?

2. What does Chris do when the verdict is returned?

3. What does Delaney ask Chris to do?

4. What witness does Delaney call to the stand after the medical examiner?

5. What does James do when he visits Chris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the jewelry store clerk's testimony potentially damaging?

2. What do the Golds do after the trial?

3. How does Detective Marrone present evidence at the trial?

4. What does Emily's artwork show?

5. Why does Chris refuse to talk about the night of Emily's death with Michael?

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

7. What does Jordan stress during the summation?

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

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

10. How does Chris act during his last date with Emily in November 1997?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James and Gus, and Michael and Melanie, have different personalities. Describe the different personalities of these characters. How do some match in comparison to others, and what kind of balance is created by having couples with different personalities? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Bonds form and break depending on the circumstances preceding them. In "The Pact," connections form among characters out of different circumstances or situations. How do Melanie and Gus connect? How do James and Michael connect? Describe how each of these characters' friendships progress and why. Make sure you support your answers with examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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