Monster

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

What is most closely the meaning of acknowledge as it is used in the passage below (paragraph 36)?

When you’re in court, you sit there and you pay attention. You let the jury know that you think the case is as serious as they do. You don’t turn and wave to any of your friends. It’s all right to acknowledge your mother.

• verb | to recognize or accept

• verb | to greet or salute

• verb | to show gratitude or appreciation

• None of the above

What do the following lines (paragraphs 41–42) mainly reveal about the people involved in Steve’s trial?

STENOGRAPHER

I hope this case lasts two weeks. I can sure use the money.

GUARD 1

Six days—maybe seven. It’s a motion case. They go through the motions; then they lock them up.

• While the case means life-or-death for Steve, it is business-as-usual for others.

• The guard and the stenographer believe James King’s version of what happened.

• There is a conspiracy against Steve.

• Steve is hoping to strike a plea deal with the prosecutors.

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.

Which of the following inferences about Kathy O’Brien is best supported by the text?

• O’Brien sees her role in Steve’s case as one of formal duty.

• O’Brien believes that writing a screenplay will hurt Steve’s chances at winning his case.

• O’Brien believes that Steve is innocent

• O’Brien believes that Steve is guilty.

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 is trying to make sense of 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.