Monster Test Review

Why does Steve write in his journal that he feels like he already has the word “Monster” tattooed across his forehead?

• that is the tattoo he wants when he is released from prison

• he feels like everyone is falsely judging him

• he feels rejected by his cell mates

• he is obsessed with the word

Read the following dialogue from the novel and answer the question.

O’Brien: You weren’t afraid to fight a member of the Diablos to get into the gang. You weren’t afraid of cutting a stranger in the face. You weren’t afraid of beating up your girlfriend. But you were afraid of Bobo, is that right?

Osvaldo: Yeah.

CU of JUROR shaking her head.

Based on this information, what inference can be made about Osvaldo Cruz’s testimony?

• His testimony is true. He has been lying to everyone in the neighborhood.

• His testimony is false. He is actually really afraid of Steve Harmon.

• His testimony is true. None of O’Brien’s facts are relevant to the case.

• His testimony is false. He is acting scared and timid in court to receive a lesser sentence.

Read the paragraph from the text and answer the question.

“There is a mirror over the steel sink in my cell. It’s six inches high, and scratched with the names of some guys who were here before me. When I look into the small rectangle, I see a face looking back at me but I don’t recognize it. It doesn’t look like me. I couldn’t have changed that much in a few months. I wonder if I will look like myself when the trial is over.”

What does this paragraph reveal about the narrator?

• Steve is struggling with his identity while on trial for murder

• Steve believes that everything is going to be fine

• Steve is unable to see his reflection because the mirror is too scratched

• Steve has physically matured a lot in just a few months

What is the definition of the underlined word in the following sentence:

“Another of the planners of this crime was to stand outside the drugstore and impede anyone chasing the robbers.”

• Create

• Delay or prevent something

• Continue

• Make (an action or process) easy or easier

What is the definition of the underlined word in the following sentence:

“The diminutive 58-year-old retired school librarian is neatly dressed.”

• to argue with someone

• distressed or destroyed

• extremely or notably small

• distorted and unnatural in shape or size

What is the definition of the underlined word in the following sentence:

“CUT TO: CU of photos. We see the legs of the slain drugstore owner, NESBITT.

CUT TO: BLACK-AND-WHITE SHOTS from various angles of body in grotesque position.”

• the act of expressing opposition or protest

• a loud harsh or strident noise

• uninteresting; commonplace

• repulsively ugly or distorted

Read the following dialogue from the novel and answer the question.

JERRY: You ever want to be a superhero? You know, save people and stuff?

STEVE: Sure. You know who I’d want to be? Superman. I’d be wearing glasses and stuff and people would be messing with me and then I'd kick butt.

JERRY: I bet you’d be a cool superhero. You know who you should be?

STEVE: Who?

JERRY: Batman. Then I could be Robin. (STEVE gives JERRY a brotherly shove.)”

What does this paragraph reveal about Steve’s relationship with his brother?

• Jerry is worried about Steve’s recent life choices

• Steve hates having his little brother around all the time

• Jerry looks up to Steve; they have a close relationship

• Jerry is jealous of Steve

Read the paragraph from the text and answer the question.

“After the trial, my father, with tears in his eyes, held me close and said that he was thankful that I did not have to go to jail. He moved away, and the distance between us seemed to grow bigger and bigger. I understand the distance. My father is no longer sure of who I am. He doesn’t understand me even knowing people like King or Bobo or Osvaldo. He wonders what else he doesn’t know. That is why I take the films of myself. I want to know who I am."

Which inference is supported by the underlined sentences?

• Steve’s dad is concerned with how he is going to pay for Steve’s college

• Steve’s dad believes that Steve is innocent and that he can do no wrong

• Steve’s relationship with his dad is not as strong as before; He doesn’t know who Steve really is

• Steve’s dad thinks that he is guilty and deserves to be in prison

How do Steve and King reactions differ when Petrocelli questions the medical examiner and says, “You mean [Alguniado Nesbitt] literally drowned in his own blood?”

• Steve is angry and James King laughs

• Steve turns around and looks at his Mom, and James King looks at the jury

• Steve acts like he doesn’t care; James King is upset

• Steve is upset; James King acts like he doesn’t care

Why is it ironic that Bolden states, “I just wanted to do the right thing. You know, like a good citizen?”

• Bolden feels bad about his past convictions. It is ironic because he never felt bad before.

• Bolden is trying to get out of a conviction by testifying which means he has had several run-ins with the law. It is ironic that he is deciding that NOW is the time he wants to be law-abiding.

• Bolden hates Petrocelli. It is ironic because he is actually making fun of her on the stand.

• Bolden has always wanted to be a good citizen. It is ironic because no one has believed him before.