Monster Quiz Part 1 pp. 1-88

In the beginning of the story, what words would best describe the narrator's tone?

• unbothered, timid

• concerned, apprehensive

• anxious, offended

• perturbed, relaxed

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What flashback in the story helps us infer about Steve's role in the robbery?

• Page 10

• Page 42

• Page 45

• Page 49

What actions show that Zinzi's testimony is questionable?

• He lies about where the carton of cigarettes came from.

• He uses hearsay from another inmate for his own reasons.

• He convinces Steve to take part in the robbery.

• He tells the jury that he may steal but he's not a killer.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What line from the story shows the relationship between Jose and Mr. Nesbitt?

• Yeah, but I knew Mr. Nesbitt was dead.

• Whenever I was in a match and it made the papers, Mr. Nesbitt used to put the paper in the window.

• Sure enough to stop and do inventory before trying to help your boss?

• You work in a store, you notice if something is missing.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Steve's dream on p.p.63-64 reveal about his state of mind?

• He feels confident about the case and takes it easy.

• He feels he had no other choice to participate in the robbery.

• He feels like his side of the story is not being told.

• He feels bad for Mr. Nesbitt and his family.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is Osvaldo's testimony important to the case?

• His testimony implies that Steve was aware of the robbery going down.

• His testimony implicates that Steve is the mastermind behind the robbery.

• His testimony shows that Steve will say anything to not go to jail for the robbery.

• His testimony explains how Steve felt pressured to join in on the robbery.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the best summary of the story?

• Steve "Monster" Harmon, age 16, is accused of several crimes and finally gets caught.

• Steve "Monster: Harmon, age 16, is being set up for a crime he didn't commit.

• Steve "Monster" Harmon, age 16, is put on trial for the robbery and murder of a store owner.

• Steve "Monster" Harmon, age 16, is wanting a new trial so he can be freed from jail.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What possible themes are revealed so far in the story?

• Greed and friendship

• Trust and respect

• Trust and friendship

• Greed and survival

How does Steve feel about being in prison?

• He cries all day, which causes the inmates to dislike him.

• He barely recognizes himself, like he’s in a movie.

• He’s scared the guards will beat him.

• He’s used to being in jail.

Why does Steve say he writes a screenplay?

• For others to understand what he’s going through.

• To prove he’s innocent.

• To give up what’s real and take on something else to make sense of everything.

• For the lawyers and jury to know the story of his life.