Destruction - A Monster Calls

What does Conor find when he looks around the sitting room?

• His grandmother redecorated the room

• The monster is waiting for him

• The room is completely destroyed

• His father is sitting there

What physical signs show that Conor was responsible for the destruction?

• His torn clothes

• His hands are scratched and bleeding

• His muddy footprints on the carpet

• His grandmother saw him do it

What does the monster say about destruction?

• "Destruction is unavoidable."

• "Destruction is fun, isn’t it?"

• "Destruction is a necessary evil."

• "Destruction is very satisfying."

What sound alerts Conor that his grandmother has arrived?

• The front door slamming

• Her car pulling into the driveway

• The monster warning him

• A knock at the door

How does Conor’s grandmother first react when she sees the destruction?

• A) She yells at him immediately

• B) She faints from shock

• C) She stands frozen in disbelief

• D) She starts laughing

What does Conor expect his grandmother to do after seeing the wrecked room?

• Cry and beg for an explanation

• Punish him severely

• Call the police

• Ignore it completely

How does Conor’s grandmother actually react?

• She begins screaming in anguish

• She hugs Conor

• She blames the monster

• She leaves the house

What piece of furniture does Conor’s grandmother destroy?

• The dining table

• The bookshelf

• The display cabinet

Why is Conor frightened by his grandmother’s reaction?

• He has never seen her so vulnerable

• He thinks she will call the police

• He fears she will tell his father

• He believes she will send him away.

How does Conor describe the moment after his grandmother screams?

• Like stepping into his nightmare

• Like watching a horror movie

• Like time stopping forever

• Like feeling completely free.