Monster review pp 89-281

Why does O'Brien make Steve look at the photos again, according to Steve?

• She wants to make sure he doesn't miss the details.

• She wants him to face what he has done (according to her.)

• She wants him to see they are fake.

True or False: Because of his experiences, Steve is no longer intimidated by James King.

• True

• False

Why is Steve's relationship with his father getting so difficult?

• Steve isn't who his dad thought he was.

• Steve being guilty was a huge disappointment to his father.

• Steve has relied more on his mom to comfort him during the trial.

True or False: The basketball on p 117-119 represents Steve's life going out of control.

• True

• False

According to Steve, why did he get mixed up with King and Bobo in the first place?

• He wanted money

• He was scared of them

• He was looking for a payday.

• He wanted to be tough, like them.

On page 148, Steve wonders if he is "fooling himself." Fooling himself about what?

• Fooling himself into believing he is innocent.

• Fooling himself into believing he has a chance in his trial.

• Fooling himself into thinking that O'Brien will believe in him.

According to Bobo's testimony, what was Steve's signal that the coast was clear in the store?

• Thumbs up

• salute

• nothing

• high five

According to O'Brien, why does Steve need to testify?

• To show he's not capable of committing a crime.

• To show that he doesn't know King or Evans.

• To show he didn't profit from the robbery.

• To break the link between himself and King, Evans, Cruz, and other monsters.

True or False: Steve is entirely truthful on the stand.

• False

• True

Which theme in the book does O'Brien's closing argument most closely connect to?

• Systemic racism in the justice system

• The horrors of prison

• Identity and self-worth.

• Family