A Monster Calls

What does the monster say Conor will feel before the end?

• Relief

• Fear

• Pain

• Joy

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Conor think the monster is disappointing?

• It isn't scary.

• It isn't the one he expected.

• It looks too strange.

• It talks too much.

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Who bullies Conor at school?

• Anton

• Sully

• Harry

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Harry say to Conor after pushing him?

• "Stay down."

• "Be careful of the steps."

• "You deserve this."

• "Try harder next time."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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Why does Conor avoid fighting back?

• He's afraid of Harry.

• He doesn't want to make things worse.

• He believes he deserves it.

• He's too tired.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Conor focus on after being pushed?

• The laughter of Harry's friends

• The taste of blood

• His torn clothes

• His bruises

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Conor's mother compliment him on?

• His bravery

• His kindness

• His independence

• His intelligence

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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How does Conor feel about his mother's illness?

• Hopeful

• Angry

• Sad and worried

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why does Conor not fear the monster?

• He has experienced worse pain emotionally.

• He thinks it's just a dream.

• He is brave by nature.

• He doesn't believe in monsters.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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What does Conor's self-sufficiency at home show about him?

• He's responsible but burdened.

• He's indifferent to his mother.

• He enjoys being independent.

• He is trying to impress his grandmother.

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