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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 the discovery made by Selena suggest about Emily?

2. Where do Emily and Chris decide to have their first intimate time?

3. In December 1997, what does Gus overhear in the grocery store?

4. When is Emily's gravestone installed?

5. Whom does Michael unexpectedly visit December 1997?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What kind of memories does Emily begin to have months before she dies?

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

4. What does Emily's artwork show?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Chris see the date of jury selection?

10. What does Heather say during her testimony?

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

Love is one of the most prominent themes in "The Pact," and there are several strong relationships in the novel representing that theme. Which characters show the strongest representation of love, and why? How do Chris and Emily represent love from their different perspectives? Make sure you answer each question, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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