Which of the following statements best describes why Steve refers to himself as a “Monster”?

It is what the district attorney called Steve.

It is James King’s nickname on the streets.

It relates to the feeling that permanently goes along with being in jail.

It represents the actual killer that Steve is terrified of.

Which of the following statements about Steve is best supported by the excerpt?

Steve tells his story as a screenplay because he feels so detached from what is happening.

There is a strong sense of camaraderie between the inmates in Steve’s jail.

Steve believes that he can make some money by making a movie of what has happened to him.

Steve is writing about his experiences in jail because he feels completely at ease while he is locked up.

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 49-50)? CUT TO: STEVE is made to sit down at one table. At another table we see KING and two attorneys. STEVE sits alone. A guard stands behind him. There are one or two spectators in the court. Then four more enter. CLOSE-UP (CU) OF STEVE HARMON. The fear is evident on his face.

Steve feels more comfortable painting a picture of his emotions than directly confessing them.

James King appears to be just as afraid as Steve is.

Steve does not want to be the main character in the movie he is making.

Steve has no idea of how to actually make a movie.

From Osvaldo’s testimony on the stand, the reader can conclude that Osvaldo—

wants to make a deal to avoid going to prison for his participation in the crime

plans to admit that he participated in the crime and is willing to accept the consequences

helped plan the crime but is not willing to admit he had any part in the crime

is innocent and wants whoever was involved in the crime to be punished

Why does O’Brien call George Sawicki to the stand?

To allow the jury to listen to someone who knows Steve’s character

To prove that Steve lives in a rough and violent neighborhood

To help the prosecutor make a stronger case against King

Because Mr. Sawicki is the only friend that Steve has

Which sentence suggests that O’Brien is not convinced that Steve is innocent?

Before she left, Miss O’Brien warned me not to write anything in my notebook that I did not want the prosecutor to see.

She smiled at me, and I felt embarrassed that a smile should mean so much. We talked a while longer and I realized that I did not want her to go.

And that’s all I ask of you: to reach into your hearts and minds and bring forth that measure of justice.

Which of these statements best reflects Mrs. Harmon’s attitude at the end of the story?

She does not understand why Steve studies himself on film, but she is happy to have him home.

She does not understand why Steve studies himself on film, and she is no longer positive that Steve is innocent.

She believes that Steve is guilty, and she no longer wants Steve around his brother.

She is terrified that King will be released from prison and that Steve will be involved in another crime.

The journal passages in the story are important because they—

give information about Steve’s character, feelings, and fears

include directions for the cameramen

Osvaldo Cruz, Sal Zinzi, and Bobo Evans each have something to gain by testifying for the prosecution. Because of this, the reader can conclude that—

the testimony of a criminal with something to gain might not be truthful

lawyers do not investigate the background of their witnesses very well

if a prisoner testifies, the prosecution will lose the case

if a prisoner testifies, the person on trial must be guilty

On the stand, Steve does not admit to being in the drugstore during the crime. From Steve’s testimony, the reader can conclude that—

Steve was making a film when the crime was committed

the prosecutor’s witnesses lied when they testified

Steve lied on the stand and was more involved in the crime than he admitted

the jurors disregarded the facts when they decided Steve is innocent

What lesson does Steve learn in all of this?

You will often be judged by the company you keep

What goes around comes back around

Why was Steve sad when he thought about his younger brother, Jerry?

He felt he failed him as a role model

His brother had died in a drive by

Monster review

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RI.8.1, RL.7.2

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

works at the drugstore, found the body

Steve Harmon

James King

Mrs. Harmon

Jose Delgado

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

store owner, shot and killed when his store was being robbed

Jose Delgade

Alguinado Nesbitt

Osvaldo Cruz

Mr. Harmon

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Steve's attorney, she has doubts about his innocence

Kathy O'Brien

Sandra Petrocelli

Mrs. Harmon

Peaches

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

age 23, on trial for murder, shot Alquinaldo Nesbitt while robbing his store

Osvaldo Cruz

Jerry

Steve Harmon

James King

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

prosecutor for the state of NY, trying to get King and Steve convicted of felony murder

Asa Briggs

Sandra Petrocelli

Kathy O'Brien

Sal Zinzi

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

16, on trial for felony murder, seen as a monster, novel is written from his point of view (POV)

James King

Steve Harmon

Bobo Evans

Kathy O'Brien

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

King's attorney

Asa Briggs

Sandra Petrocelli

Kathy O'Brien

Mrs. Harmon

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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works at the drugstore, found the body

store owner, shot and killed when his store was being robbed

Steve's attorney, she has doubts about his innocence

age 23, on trial for murder, shot Alquinaldo Nesbitt while robbing his store

prosecutor for the state of NY, trying to get King and Steve convicted of felony murder

16, on trial for felony murder, seen as a monster, novel is written from his point of view (POV)

King's attorney

Steve's little brother

film club teacher, thinks Steve is bright, talented, and compassionate

14, his job for the robbery was to slow down anyone who came out after them, testified that Steve was the lookout for the robbery

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