The Pact: Chapters 6 And 7 (Pgs. 87-110)

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  • 1. 

    1. What was Sam’s response to his friends who offered him drugs as a birthday present?

    • A.

      A. “I’m too faded right now.”

    • B.

      B. “I have to work tomorrow.”

    • C.

      C. “That ain’t me.”

    • D.

      D. All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. “I’m too faded right now.”
    Explanation
    Sam's response to his friends who offered him drugs as a birthday present was "I'm too faded right now." This response indicates that Sam is already under the influence of drugs and does not need or want any more.

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  • 2. 

    1.       How would you describe the money-making scheme devised by one of Sam’s friends?

    • A.

      A. They would go door to door to collect donations for an imaginary organization.

    • B.

      B. They convinced people to invest in their fake new company.

    • C.

      C. They robbed teenaged drug dealers.

    • D.

      D. None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    C. C. They robbed teenaged drug dealers.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is C. They robbed teenaged drug dealers. This answer suggests that the money-making scheme devised by one of Sam's friends involved robbing teenaged drug dealers. This implies that they engaged in illegal activities to make money.

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  • 3. 

    1.       What did Sam think every day when he was locked up?

    • A.

      A. “This really sucks.”

    • B.

      B. “Now I’m just like my father.”

    • C.

      C. “How can I escape?”

    • D.

      D. “How can I change my life?”

    Correct Answer
    D. D. “How can I change my life?”
    Explanation
    Sam's thoughts of wanting to change his life while being locked up indicate a desire for personal growth and improvement. This suggests that he is reflecting on his past actions and seeking ways to make positive changes in his life moving forward.

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  • 4. 

    1.       What did Sam decide he would do after his court hearing?

    • A.

      A. Focus on getting into college.

    • B.

      B. Join the basketball team to earn a scholarship.

    • C.

      C. Propose to his girlfriend.

    • D.

      D. All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Focus on getting into college.
    Explanation
    Sam decided that he would focus on getting into college after his court hearing. This implies that he has prioritized his education and future prospects, indicating that he wants to make positive changes in his life. The other options, such as joining the basketball team to earn a scholarship or proposing to his girlfriend, are not mentioned or implied in the given information. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Focus on getting into college.

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  • 5. 

    1.       What did Sam realize he had to do in order to get more out of life?

    • A.

      A. He had to just enjoy his senior year.

    • B.

      B. He had to stop being friends with the guys he was hanging around with.

    • C.

      C. He had to cut off ties with his Moms.

    • D.

      D. He should travel across the country in his new car.

    Correct Answer
    B. B. He had to stop being friends with the guys he was hanging around with.
    Explanation
    Sam realized that in order to get more out of life, he had to stop being friends with the guys he was hanging around with.

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  • 6. 

    1. What does George say was a motivator for them completing their college applications?

    • A.

      Competition

    • B.

      Money

    • C.

      Girls

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Competition
    Explanation
    George says that competition was a motivator for them completing their college applications. This suggests that the desire to outperform others and be successful in the application process pushed them to complete their applications.

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  • 7. 

    1.      Why was Rameck not able to attend Howard University?

    • A.

      A. He wasn’t accepted.

    • B.

      B. He didn’t get the classes he wanted.

    • C.

      C. The school did not offer a pre-medical program.

    • D.

      D. He couldn’t afford the down payment to hold his dorm room.

    Correct Answer
    D. D. He couldn’t afford the down payment to hold his dorm room.
    Explanation
    Rameck was not able to attend Howard University because he couldn't afford the down payment to hold his dorm room.

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  • 8. 

      1.      Why did George break up with his girlfriend?

    • A.

      A. Because she cheated on him.

    • B.

      B. Because she made him spend too much money during prom.

    • C.

      C. Because he was about to embark on a new journey in life to college.

    • D.

      D. None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    C. C. Because he was about to embark on a new journey in life to college.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is C because the question states that George broke up with his girlfriend and the reason given is that he was about to start college. This suggests that he wanted to end the relationship before starting this new chapter in his life. The other options (A, B, D) are not mentioned in the question and are therefore incorrect.

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  • 9. 

    1.      Why did George describe their graduation day as “historic”?

    • A.

      A. Because George Washington was there.

    • B.

      B. Because they had survived the streets of Newark when so many had not.

    • C.

      C. They were the first black teens to graduate from their high school.

    • D.

      D. None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    B. B. Because they had survived the streets of Newark when so many had not.
    Explanation
    George describes their graduation day as "historic" because they had survived the streets of Newark when so many had not. This suggests that their journey to graduation was challenging and difficult, making their achievement significant and noteworthy.

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  • 10. 

    1.      What gave George a feeling of calmness at graduation?

    • A.

      A. Because he had a massage earlier in the day.

    • B.

      B. Because he was listening to soft music on his iPod.

    • C.

      C. Because his mother had good talk with him before he got his diploma.

    • D.

      D. Because he knew he had Rameck and Sam to face the future with.

    Correct Answer
    D. D. Because he knew he had Rameck and Sam to face the future with.
    Explanation
    George felt calm at graduation because he knew he had Rameck and Sam to face the future with. This suggests that George derived a sense of security and support from having his friends by his side, which helped him feel calm and confident about what lay ahead.

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