The Firm Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-4

1. Describe Mitch's upbringing?

2. Describe Mitch's upbringing?

3. Why are the Firm so keen on hiring Mitch?

4. Why are the Firm so keen on hiring Mitch?

5. How do the Firm tempt Mitch into joining their company?

6. How do the Firm tempt Mitch into joining their company?

Short Essay Question - Chapters 5-8

7. Why does Abby instantly see Kay as a friend?

8. Why does Abby instantly see Kay as a friend?