Monster

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

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

• It is James King’s nickname on the streets.

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

• It is what the district attorney called Steve.

• It represents the actual killer that Steve is terrified of.

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

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

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

• 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.

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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.

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

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

• 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.

• Is your stomach still upset?

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

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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, and she is no longer positive that Steve is innocent.

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

• 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.

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The journal passages in the story are important because they—

• describe what happens in court

• explain the robbery

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

• include directions for the cameramen

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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

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