Monster Post Reading Test

Whose gun was used to shoot Mr. Nesbitt?

• Mr. Nesbitt
• Steve
• James King
• Osvaldo

Why is the jury shown the crime scene photos?

• To show Nesbitt was the victim
• Steve was in the photo
• To prove the crime happened
• To show the people how gruesome (bad) the attack was.

What does Detective Karyl think about Steve getting the death penalty?

• He says it won't happen
• Says it for sure will happen
• He says it's the best option
• Doesn't have an opinion

Which character claims to have been part of the crime because he was afraid?

• Bobo
• Osvaldo
• James King
• Steve

What is the setting for most of the story?

• Steve's house and high school
• the drugstore
• jail and courtroom
• jail and Steve's house

What internal conflict does Steve experience?

• His dad is mad at him for what he has done
• He isn't sure if he believes he is truly innocent
• He is sick
• He is afraid of Bobo

What is making Steve look guilty?

• He is young and in a gang (Diablos)
• He is young, African American and associated with bad people.
• He has a record with the law
• He doesn't speak with confidence and is a bad actor.

How does Steve spend his time in jail?

• Writing to his parents
• Writing his movie script
• Doing chores to lessen his sentence
• Fighting

What was Mr. Sawiki’s opinion of Steve?

• He was not a good kid
• He was brave to admit he was part of the crime
• He was a good kid and talented filmmaker.
• He did not know Steve

According to Steve, what is ironic about Steve being in jail?

• He is innocent, but they want him to do jail time.
• They won’t let kids visit the jail, but he is in jail.
• He is an adult in a kid prison
• He is guilty but they are going to let him go free