A Monster Calls chapters 1-12

What time does Conor awake for the monster each night?

• 12:06

• 12:07

• 12:08

• 12:09

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What does the Monster want from Conor?

• the truth

• a story

• his life

• his friendship

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What might the second tale contribute to Conor?

• Provide insight about his grandma.

• Establish conflict with his mum.

• Reveal symbolic connections to his dad.

• Develop Conor's love for his half-sister.

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How does the author convey Conor's emotion of anger?

• By stating how angry Conor is.

• By describing fire and heat in Conor's stomach and chest.

• By providing Conor's dialogue with the monster.

• By establishing his need for therapy.

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What does the simile, "the silence in the car felt like they were sitting on opposite sides of a canyon" reveal?

• Conor and his dad are emotionally distant with each other.

• Conor and his dad love hiking in canyons.

• The dad speaks so softly that Conor cannot hear.

• Conor and his father are sitting far away from each other.

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Which quote best supports the idea that Conor's dad doesn't want him to live with him?

Choose TWO.

• "You doing okay?"

• "Hey, Buddy!"

• "Your whole life is here...it would be unfair to you."

• "Your grandma has a lot more space and money than we do..."

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"It's not working, Conor,' she said crisply." What effect does Crisply have on the tone?

• It conveys a kind and warm tone.

• It portrays a stern, annoyed tone.

• It conveys a indifferent (no emotion) tone.

• It reveals a patronizing tone.

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"Because," and here Conor stopped for a second and looked down at the floor. "Because you could tell me, you know."

What does Conor mean in this quote?

• He wants her to know that she can tell him if she isn't going to be okay.

• He wants to know if she is in pain.

• He wants her to feel comfortable talking about her fears.

• He wants to know if she heard the monster.

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How does the first tale symbolize Conor's situation?

• The evil queen takes over the kingdom like his grandma controls his life.

• Conor thinks he is a prince and he can tell everyone what to do.

• The king is ill like Conor's mum.

• The prince blames the witch like Conor blames the grandma.

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What do chapters 8-9 (first tale) show about the Monster's purpose visiting Conor?

• The Monster wants Conor to be fearful of him.

• The Monster wants to entertain the Mum.

• He is bored and needs a friend.

• The Monster wants to help Conor cope with his feelings about his mothers sickness.

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