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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 Marrone say about the gun?

2. What memory does Emily have after being intimate with Chris?

3. What does the prosecutor say to explain why Chris killed Emily?

4. How long does Chris have to wait before he petitions for medium-security prison?

5. How does Chris feel when he picks up Emily on their last date in November 1997?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Michael decide to testify for the defense?

2. How does Chris react to Steve's attempt to commit suicide?

3. How does Gus react to James forgetting to mention Chris in an acceptance speech?

4. What does Jordan get Melanie to reveal while she is testifying?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conclusion of "The Pact" ties up most loose ends, but it still leaves a lot of room for interpretation. What happens in the conclusion? What does it mean, and how does it influence the future of different characters? Make sure you answer each question and provide evidence.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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