Monster Novel

What is the resolution of Monster?

• The protagonist is acquitted

• The protagonist is sentenced to life in prison

• The protagonist escapes from custody

• The protagonist's fate is left ambiguous

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Which theme is reinforced by the title "Monster"?

• The importance of truth

• The dehumanization of individuals by the legal system

• The power of redemption

• The strength of familial bonds

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How does the relationship between Steve and his lawyer, O'Brien, develop throughout the novel?

• It becomes more strained as the trial progresses.

• It remains professional and distant from start to finish.

• They become close friends by the end of the trial.

• It starts strained but becomes more understanding and empathetic.

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How does Steve Harmon's character develop throughout the novel?

• He becomes more confident in his innocence.

• He remains unchanged, steadfast in his perspective from beginning to end.

• He grows more uncertain and fearful about his identity and the future.

• He becomes more aggressive and resentful towards the justice system.

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What is Walter Dean Myers' primary purpose in writing "Monster"?

• To entertain readers with a thrilling court drama

• To explore the complexities of the criminal justice system through a fictional narrative

• To provide a factual account of a real criminal case

• To argue for the reform of the juvenile justice system

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In the book, A Monster Calls, what time does the monster first come?

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Who is the narrator?

• Conor

• Conor's mum

• An unnamed third-person narrator

• The Monster

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The monster represented WHAT or WHO in the novel?

• The lies

• Our conscience

• The devil

• Evil

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What genre is A Monster Calls?

• Thriller

• Adventure

• Fantasy

• Comedy

What is the primary conflict in the novel 'Monster'?

• A) Steve Harmon vs. the legal system

• B) Steve Harmon vs. his family

• C) Steve Harmon vs. his friends

• D) Steve Harmon vs. his school

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