'the Pact' Chapters 11-13
Take the following quiz covering chapters 11-13 in 'The Pact'.
- 1.
What did Sam, Rameck, and George try to pursue aside from being doctors?
- A.
Degrees in journalism
- B.
They were trying to become NBA players
- C.
They wanted to get into the music business
- D.
They wanted to travel to Europe
Correct Answer
C. They wanted to get into the music businessExplanation
Sam, Rameck, and George tried to pursue a career in the music business. This means that they were interested in working in the music industry, possibly as musicians, producers, or managers. They wanted to explore opportunities and establish themselves in the music business alongside their goal of becoming doctors.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is P.S.?
- A.
The local postman who delivers the guys’ mail.
- B.
A talented rapper known on campus.
- C.
A teacher’s aide in George, Sam and Rameck’s biology class.
- D.
George’s mom’s new boyfriend
Correct Answer
B. A talented rapper known on campus.Explanation
P.S. is a talented rapper known on campus. This can be inferred from the given options as the other options do not mention anything about P.S. being a rapper.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Sam, Rameck and George used to hang out with rapper Notorious B.I.G and his R&B wife, Faith Evans.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Sam, Rameck, and George used to spend time with rapper Notorious B.I.G and his wife, Faith Evans. This implies that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Of these listed, which is NOT a reason why George and the guys decided to stick to their pact and not become rappers?
- A.
They were a year away from graduating from Seton Hall
- B.
It was too risky and they may not make it big.
- C.
Rameck met a girl and decided to stay in school so other guys followed.
- D.
They were losing focus on their pact and their promise to become doctors.
Correct Answer
C. Rameck met a girl and decided to stay in school so other guys followed.Explanation
The correct answer is Rameck met a girl and decided to stay in school so other guys followed. This option suggests that Rameck's decision to stay in school and not become a rapper influenced the other guys to do the same. This reason is different from the others, which focus on practical considerations such as being close to graduation, the risks of pursuing a career in rap, and losing focus on their original goal of becoming doctors.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is Rameck’s relationship with Kay?
- A.
They’re boyfriend and girlfriend
- B.
They’re classmates
- C.
They’re just friends
- D.
They live in the co-ed dormitory on Seton Hall’s campus
Correct Answer
A. They’re boyfriend and girlfriendExplanation
The correct answer is "They’re boyfriend and girlfriend." This means that Rameck and Kay are in a romantic relationship with each other.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Rameck plans to break the pact to become a NASA astronaut.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Rameck does not plan to break the pact to become a NASA astronaut.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Sam and Rameck transfer from Seton Hall to Rutgers University their senior year of college?
- A.
The guys got into a fight and went their separate ways.
- B.
Sam and Rameck lost their scholarships because their grades slipped.
- C.
They wanted to cheer for Rutgers’ basketball team
- D.
They were accepted into a special program that prepped them for medical school
Correct Answer
D. They were accepted into a special program that prepped them for medical schoolExplanation
Sam and Rameck transferred from Seton Hall to Rutgers University their senior year of college because they were accepted into a special program that prepped them for medical school.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Sam still wasn’t sure he wanted to be a doctor. Why?
- A.
He couldn’t stand the sight of blood
- B.
He was still hanging onto his dream of becoming a rapper
- C.
Medical school just took too much time and it was expensive
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Medical school just took too much time and it was expensiveExplanation
Sam still wasn't sure he wanted to be a doctor because medical school required a significant amount of time and was expensive. This suggests that Sam may have been hesitant to commit to a career in medicine due to the long duration of education and the financial burden associated with it. It implies that these factors were influencing his decision-making process and causing him to question his career choice.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The guys had a few different jobs on weekends, summers and other long breaks from school. Their favorite job was:
- A.
Working at the Plainfield post office
- B.
Working at the toll booths on the Jersey Turnpike
- C.
Working as counselors for a high school science program
- D.
Working as tutors for Freshmen students at Seton Hall
Correct Answer
B. Working at the toll booths on the Jersey TurnpikeExplanation
The given passage mentions that the guys had a few different jobs on weekends, summers, and other long breaks from school. Out of the options provided, their favorite job was working at the toll booths on the Jersey Turnpike.Rate this question:
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- 10.
As college ended, Sam was more motivated than ever to become a doctor because:
- A.
His sister was diagnosed with HIV
- B.
He was inspired by Dr. Hsu and he didn’t want to let her down
- C.
He really needed the money to pay his student loans
- D.
Both A and B are correct
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B are correctExplanation
Sam's motivation to become a doctor is influenced by two main factors. Firstly, his sister being diagnosed with HIV has likely made him more determined to pursue a medical career, as he may want to help find a cure or provide support to others in similar situations. Secondly, he is inspired by Dr. Hsu and wants to live up to her expectations, indicating a personal drive and commitment to the profession. Therefore, both reasons A and B are correct in explaining Sam's increased motivation to become a doctor.Rate this question:
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