Monster

Why does Steve decide to go through his criminal trial as if he is writing a play?

• He wants to be a movie producer when he is done
• He thinks this will make him famous
• He is scared, and this is the only way he can deal with things.
• Life is just a movie anyway

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What had Osvaldo done that O'Brien used against him to hopefully help Steve?

• He played ball with BoBo and King
• He didn't do anything
• He had to cut someone in the face to join the Diablos
• He has committed murder twice.

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Why is the book called Monster?

• Steve thought it was a cool title.
• Petrocelli, the prosecutor called him that, and he feels that way about himself.
• It is Steve's street name
• The author thought it would make kids want to read the book.

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Why is Zinzi testifying?

• He is being abused in prison and wants a shorter term.
• He likes Steve and wants to help him out.
• The Diablos threatened him.
• Hey, if you can help someone out....

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What is the problem with using Zinzi and Bolden, the two who got the stolen cigarettes from BoBo?

• They may have been a part of the robbery
• They want out of jail and will do anything to get that.
• They don't smoke
• They will be killed.

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What is Petrocelli saying Steve's role is in the robbery and murder?

• He was one of the main robbers.
• He was the lookout during and after the robbery.
• He worked in the drugstore and helped them open the cash register.
• He was to go in and check to see if any cops are in the drugstore before the robbery.

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What is Osvaldo's part in the robbery?

• He was the lookout.
• He was walking by the store
• He is the little brother of Bobo
• He doesn't know anything about anyone

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What did Steve want from King and Bobo?

• To be like them
• Money
• Swag
• Nothing, he didn't know them

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When Steve was first born, what did Mr. Harmon "lie in bed thinking about?"

• Man! I want more kids like this one
• I hope he becomes president!
• Nothing, Steve kept him awake all nigh
• He dreamed of him playing football and going to Morehouse College

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How does  O'Brien, Steve's lawyer, feel things aare going for him?

• Great, he's going to walk
• The jury is seeing him as a monster
• She's worried people will have trouble seeing him differently than Bobo and King
• They're going to fry him

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