Quiz on A Monster Calls 4-5

What is Mrs. Marl's assignment about?

• Writing fictional stories

• Writing about one's own life

• Writing persuasive essays

Why does Conor feel uncomfortable about the life-writing assignment?

• He doesn't think his life is interesting

• He doesn't want to confront his emotions

• He dislikes writing

What secret did Lily reveal about Conor?

• His mother's illness

• His struggles with school

• His fear of the monster

How does Conor react to Lily's attempts to help him?

• He thanks her

• He ignores her

• He gets angry

What does the monster demand from Conor?

• To fight it

• To listen to its stories and tell his own truth

• To protect the yew tree

What does the yew tree symbolize in the story?

• Conor's anger

• Healing and truth

• Death and loss

What does the monster promise Conor after telling its stories?

• It will grant him a wish

• It will help him face his truth

• It will leave him alone

How does Conor feel about Lily at school?

• He appreciates her support

• He avoids her because she knows his secret

• He relies on her for help

What type of stories does the monster plan to tell?

• Fairy tales with happy endings

• Truthful but unexpected stories

• Stories about Conor's life

Why does Conor feel isolated from his peers?

• His anger drives others away

• They know about his mother's illness

• He chooses not to interact with them