Understanding Monster: A Thematic Quiz

How does living in Harlem in the early 90s affect what happens in "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers?

• It provides a calm place that is different from the trial.

• It creates a setting of tension and crime that affects what the characters do.

• It doesn't really change what happens in the story.

• It makes Steve want to become a lawyer.

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Why is the screenplay format important in "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers?

• It makes the story harder to follow.

• It lets readers see the events from different viewpoints.

• It limits how much we learn about the characters.

• It makes the story structure simpler.

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What is the purpose of Steve Harmon's journal entries in the book "Monster"?

• They make the story funny.

• They show Steve's personal thoughts and fears.

• They are used as proof in the trial.

• They are meant to confuse the reader.

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How did living in Harlem in the early 90s change how people thought about crime in "Monster"?

• People became more relaxed about crime.

• People supported those accused of crimes more.

• People became more aware and scared of crime.

• It didn't change how people thought about crime.

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How do the testimonies and witnesses affect the trial in "Monster"?

• They clearly show Steve is innocent.

• They make it hard for the jury to decide about Steve.

• The judge ignores them.

• They don't change the trial at all.

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How does the word "monster" in the book's title affect how we see Steve?

• It makes Steve seem like a bad guy.

• It shows how people see Steve during the trial.

• It makes the book sound like a scary story.

• It doesn't really mean anything.

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How do Steve Harmon's interactions with other inmates affect how he sees himself?

• They make him sure he is innocent.

• They make him think about his own choices and right and wrong.

• They make him feel like he belongs.

• They do not change how he sees himself.

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How does Steve Harmon deal with his identity and how he sees himself?

• Steve becomes more sure that he is innocent.

• Steve struggles with how he sees himself and how others see him.

• Steve thinks about changing his name to forget his past.

• Steve's identity stays the same throughout the story.

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How does the media affect people's view of the story in "Monster"?

• It gives a fair view of the trial.

• It changes how people see Steve and the trial.

• It doesn't affect the story.

• It helps Steve's side.

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How does Steve's relationship with his family affect him during the trial in "Monster"?

• They give him strong support and confidence.

• He feels stressed and alone.

• It doesn't matter to the story.

• He makes up with his dad.

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