Monster 1-44

Which of the following best explains the significance of Steve’s confession on page 1, “When I look into the small rectangle, I see a face looking back at me but I don’t recognize it”?

• The confession highlights Steve's talents.

• The confession emphasizes Steve's strengths.

• The confession adds a level of doubt to Steve's certainty

• The confession represents Steve's identity

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Monster is told in the _____tense, from a ______point of view

• past; 2nd person

• past; first person & third person

• present; first person, third person

• present; third person

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Which of the following is most likely the reason Walter Dean Myers chose to title the novel Monster? (choose the BEST option)

• to remind the reader of the story's magical elements

• to recall the Prosecutor's name calling

• to symbolize the perceived identity of Steve (the protagonist)

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On page 19, Mr. Sawicki tells Steve to make films unpredictable, otherwise the viewers will “make up their minds about it long before it’s over.” The line mainly reveals truths about the theme of _________.

• artistry

• racism

• judgment

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O'Brien, in her opening statements, asked the jury to view Steve in the way of the American system of justice. In other words, he should be...

• taken into custody right away

• be innocent

• be guilty

• innocent until proven guilty

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Petrocelli uses the word "monsters" in her opening argument. How does Steve react to this?

• he writes the word "monster" over and over in his notebook

• he gets an uzi and shoots her

• he writes a movie in his notebook

• his face resembles anger

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Which statement below BEST explains Steve's decision to tell Tony to "run" on pg. 42 in his flashback?

• Steve wants Tony to get in trouble

• Steve expects to get in trouble for throwing the rock.

• Steve knows the young woman who he hurt.

• Steve does not expect Tony to run.

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What does Zinzi's testimony on pg. 37 MAINLY reveal about his character?

• Zinzi is honest and reliable.

• Zinzi is worried about Steve.

• Zinzi might have hidden motives.

• Zinzi might have committed the crime.

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How do the "opening credits" on pgs. 8-11 help the reader understand what is going to happen in the rest of the novel?

• The credits is a character chart that we are supposed to remember

• The credits give away who is guilty for the crime.

• They help readers to understand by describing the setting, plot, and the main characters.

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Which of the following is most likely the significance of O’Brien’s advice to Steve, that he should "believe in himself" (page 24)?

• It highlights O'Brien's skills as an attorney.

• It reveals the protagonist's (Steve's) internal struggle.

• It strengthens the theme of unity.

• It reveal's O'Brien's character.

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