Monster Quiz 1

According to Petrocelli, what is this case about?

• This case is about a crime that was committed on the 22nd of December when Alguinaldo Nesbitt, was murdered.

• This case is about monsters.

• In this case we're not just trying criminals. Our whole justice system is on trial here. Deals for information, criminals racing to see who can rat out the others first to get a reduced sentence. Wha thas our court system come to? With your verdict you're not only judging the facts of the case;you are judging our entire justice system.

• This case is about truth and survival. Who is telling the truth, and who is just trying to survive?

Lawyer representing the court case for the government.

• Defense lawyer

• hurdy-gurdy

• Prosecutor

• Obscene

This is a serious crime that can be punished by jail time.

• misdemeanor

• felony

• affidavit

• manslaughter

Who is the narrator in the story?

• James King

• Walter Dean Myers

• Bobo

• Steve Harmon

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What was Steve on trial for?

• Attempted robbery

• Felony murder

• Grand larceny

• Grand theft auto

Why does Steve think the night is the best time to cry?

• He could be in his bed when he cries

• No other inmate hears you

• The guards will feel bad for him.

Who is the 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

What does the prosecutor call Steve?

• A teenager

• Monster

• Mean

• Murderer

How old is Steve Harmon?

• 14
• 18
• 16
• 21

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Why is the book named MONSTER?

• Steve is a monster who murdered an innocent man.

• The prosecutor calls Steve a monster in court.

• There is a serial killer, a monster, who framed Steve.

• Steve is surrounded by monsters in prison.

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