A Monster Calls C. 25-30

Summarize the main event that occurs in Chapter 25 of "A Monster Calls."

• Conor has a peaceful dream about his mother.

• The monster tells Conor the third tale.

• Conor confronts his grandmother about his mother's illness.

• Conor's father arrives from America.

What motivates Conor to act out in Chapter 26?

• He wants to impress his friends.

• He is frustrated with his father's absence.

• He is overwhelmed by his mother's illness.

• He is angry at his grandmother for being strict.

Analyze the theme of truth in Chapters 25-30. What does the monster suggest about truth?

• Truth is always painful.

• Truth is subjective and can be manipulated.

• Truth is necessary for healing.

• Truth is irrelevant to personal growth.

Identify the symbol of the yew tree in these chapters and its significance.

• It represents Conor's fear.

• It symbolizes healing and protection.

• It stands for Conor's anger.

• It signifies the passage of time.

What inference can be made about Conor's relationship with his grandmother in Chapter 27?

• They have a strong bond and understand each other well.

• They are distant but trying to connect.

• They are constantly in conflict with no resolution.

• They are indifferent to each other's feelings.

Summarize the resolution of the third tale told by the monster.

• The prince becomes king and rules wisely.

• The queen is overthrown by the villagers.

• The monster saves the queen from the villagers.

• The prince is punished for his actions.

What motivates the monster to tell Conor stories?

• To entertain Conor and distract him from his problems.

• To teach Conor important life lessons.

• To confuse Conor and make him question reality.

• To scare Conor into behaving better.

Analyze how Conor's feelings towards his mother's illness evolve in these chapters.

• He becomes more accepting and hopeful.

• He grows more resentful and angry.

• He remains indifferent and detached.

• He becomes more fearful and anxious.

Identify the significance of the monster's appearance in Conor's life.

• It represents Conor's imagination running wild.

• It symbolizes Conor's inner strength and courage.

• It stands for Conor's fear of the unknown.

• It signifies Conor's need for a father figure.

What inference can be made about Conor's father's role in his life from Chapter 28?

• He is a constant source of support and guidance.

• He is absent and uninvolved in Conor's life.

• He is trying to reconnect with Conor but struggles.

• He is indifferent to Conor's struggles.