The PACT review test chapters 3-7

Chapter 6

What detail supports Sam's claim that he was susceptible to harmful peer pressure as a teenager?

• "I wasn't afraid of them; I was afraid of what they would think of me."

• "But I still had a difficult time saying no to my firends, even when I knew they were wrong."

• "It was easier to just go along."

• "'Naw, man, that ain't me,' I said."

Chapter 5

Which phrase best supports the inference that Rameck was conflicted about his actions?

• "...I enjoyed the look of surprise and admiration in their eyes..."

• "Lord knows I didn't want to stab this man. But I had pulled the knife..."

• "I tried to appear cool as I slipped the knife back in an inside coat pocket..."

• "If I did nothing, I would look like a punk."

Chapter 7

What idea is introduced in the beginning of the chapter?

• Indecisiveness in the face of choices

• Education as an escape

• High school coming to an end

• Postivie peer pressure

Chapter 5

What is the impact of the line "I'm not going to jail for you" on the meaning of the passage?

• The prosecutors wanted them all to confess so that they could get a reduced sentence.

• The Plainsfield friends were more interested in keeping themselves out of prison.

• The police were threatening to try Rameck as an adult, meaning he would become his father.

• Rameck learned that his friends, whom he was blindly loyal to, were not reciprocal.

Chapter 6

Which detail is used to introduce the claim that Sam experienced several situations where he nearly becoming a victim of the crime and violence of his home?

• "Either Frank believed the guy didn't have the heart to shoot him, or he didn't care."

• "This was one of many times when we were just walking the streets for fun."

• "Dayton Street had been known for its skating rink, and what happened around the rink had helped earn the area its reputation.

• "This was one of several times I cam close to being a casualty of the madness all around me."

Chapter 3

What connection does Rameck draw between his parents and the affects of harmful peer pressure?

• Rameck describes his mother's friends.

• Rameck explains how his father became addicted to heroin.

• Rameck portrays his parents as weak people.

• Rameck illustrates how his mother was influenced by his father.

Chapter 5

What detail does Rameck use to introduce the idea of misplaced loyalty?

• "I knew my friends weren't innately bad or stupid."

• "The world around us seemed crazy: crack on every street corner, muggings, shootings."

• "That was the code of the streets... You stick by them, and if necessary, you fight for them."

• "My freiends seemed cool, and for the moment, I was trying hard to be like them..."

Chapter 4

What is the impact of the phrase "unexpected ally" on the meaning of the passage?

• It portrays the principal as loyal to the school and the rude teacher.

• It reinforces the idea of how they were all surprised by the teachers who provided letters of support.

• It emphasizes the plot twist, for the teacher Rameck pranked came to his defense.

• The reveals the relationship between the teachers and the students as being overall supportive.

In chapter 7, what idea is developed by the following detail:

"Breaking up with my girlfriend whenever I started a new phase of my life would become a pattern."

• This excerpt reveals that George would always selfishly chose his career and goals before relationships.

• This passage demonstrates his flaw in only having superficial relationships with women.

• This excerpt foreshadows an inability to form and hold onto meaningful relationships later in his life.

• The passage portrays George's unconditional devotion to his dream.

Chapter 6

What is the impact of the word choice on the meaning of the passage?

"Swreat rolled, like tears, from every corner of my face. My stomach did somesaults."

• The imagery portrays how stressed and afraid he was after they committed a crime.

• The figurative language illustrates his fear and anxiety at nearly being caught.

• The analogy displays his anger at his friends for getting him into trouble, and his car impounded.

• The simile reveals the instrant regret and guilt that he feels after being the one to harm an innocent person.