Monster Selection Quiz Prep

Reread paragraph 1 of "Monster": Screenplay.  Which sentence is not an example of first person narrative?

• They say you get used to being in jail, but I don't see how.

• Every morning I wake up and I am surprised to be here.

• We sleep with strangers, wake up with strangers, and go to the bathroom in front of strangers.

• They're strangers but they still find reasons to hurt each other.

Part A: Which statement can be inferred about Steve based on details from the screenplay?

• He is creative

• He is innocent

• He is inquisitive or curious

• He is not African American

Part B:  Which quotation from the screenplay best supports the answer to Part A?

• "I'm not hungry." (paragraph 13)

• "You think we're going to win?" (paragraph 23)

• "I'm writing this whole thing down as a movie." (paragraph 39)

• "Any questions you have write them down..." (paragraph 38)

In paragraph 2 on page 60-61, Steve says, "It is about being alone when you are not really alone..."  What does he mean by this?

• He isn't allowed to see the other prisoners.

• He is surrounded by strangers but inside he feels scared and on his own.

• He is with people all the time and he enjoys their friendship.

• He wishes the prisoners were more friendly to him.

Reread paragraph 5 on page 62.  What words help the reader understand that the screenplay is about crime? (Choose those that apply. Put a comma and a space between different answers.)

detention center

corridor

obscene

inmate

On page 65 Mrs. O'Brien tells Steve not to acknowledge or speak to his friends in the courtroom, but it is okay to acknowledge his mother.  Why doesn't she want him to acknowledge his friends?

• She doesn't want the jury to know who his friends are.

• She thinks the jury might think he wasn't serious about the trial if he speaks to his friends.

• She thinks his friends might lie about his crime.

• She doesn't want his mother to be embarrassed.

Read this sentence from the graphic novel.

Most people in our community are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others.

The word infringing comes from the Latin word infringere, meaning "to weaken."  What does infringing on mean as it is used in this sentence?

• worsening

• loosening

• violating

• stealing

In the frame from the graphic novel that says, "He is as guilty as everybody else!"  Which statement best describes the way the imagery and text work together to provide meaning?

• The angry and defiant look on Steve's face indicated that he hates being behind bars.

• The words in the text and Steve's stare prove he is not guilty.

• The cracks in the bars of Steve's cell help the reader understand that guilty people live in harsh conditions.

• The sad and worried look on Steve's face and the text make the reader wonder if he belongs there.

In the panel from the graphic novel on page 75 that begins with Ms. O'Brien saying, "Listen to Me!"  What impact does the imagery have on the reader's understanding of the text?

• The stern look on Ms. O'Brien"s face and the glasses sitting low on her nose emphasize that she is serious.

• The shadows covering Ms. O'Brien's eyes indicate that she is tired and doesn't want to defend Steve.

• Ms. O'Brien's arched eyebrows show that she is surprised at the situation.

• O'Brien's open mouth suggests that she is yelling at Steve.

Which of the following is a text detail that appears in both the screenplay and the graphic novel?

• Ms. O"Brien says, "It probably depends on what you mean by "win."

• Ms. O'Brien asks Steve, "You know what we're doing today?"

• The guard asks, "Ain't that right bright eyes?"

• Steve says, "I'm not hungry."