A Monster Calls Chapters 10 to 20

Why does Conor have to go stay with his gradma for a few days?

• Conor's grandmother is moving to a new house.
• Conor has a school project to complete.
• Conor is attending a family reunion.
• Conor's mother is undergoing treatment.

What is Conor's grandma's prized possession?

• a collection of stamps
• a painting of a landscape
• a locket that belonged to her mother
• a vintage clock

What does Conor mean when he asks his father, "So it'd just be a visit then?"?

• Conor means that the visit will not help him solve the problems.

• Conor thinks the visit will be a permanent change.
• Conor believes the visit will solve all their problems.
• Conor expects the visit to be a fun family outing.

When the monster shows up, what does he tell Conor the second tale will be about?

• The second tale will be about a treasure hunt on a deserted island.
• The second tale will be about a heroic battle against a dragon.
• The second tale will be about a magical forest filled with creatures.
• The second tale will be about a man who thought only about himself.

Why does the parson not give the yew tree to the Apothecary?

• The parson thinks the Apothecary will misuse the yew tree.
• The parson believes the yew tree should not be used for commercial purposes.
• The parson believes the yew tree is too old to be useful.
• The parson wants to keep the yew tree for himself.

Why does the monster destroy the parson's house instead?

• The monster wants to build a new home.
• The monster provokes Conor into destroying grandma's house.

• The monster likes the Apothecary more.

• The monster punishes parson for his selfishness.

What does grandma do as soon as she steps inside the living room after the second tale?

• She goes to the kitchen to cook.
• She rearranges the broken furniture.

• She scolds Conor for the destruction.

• She stands there in extreme shock.

Why does Conor's father say the destruction he caused is "okay"?

• Conor's father says the destruction is 'okay' because there are worse things happening in their lives.

• Conor's father says it is okay because he too hates Conor's grandma.

• Conor's father thinks the destruction is a sign of strength and power.
• Conor's father believes the destruction is okay because he knows about the monster.

What does Conor mean when he says "Just do it" to Harry?

• Conor means to encourage Harry to take action.
• Conor is telling Harry to give up.
• Conor wants Harry to ignore the situation.
• Conor is asking Harry to wait for a better time.

What is the bad news Conor's mum gives Conor?

• Conor's father is leaving for America soon.

• Conor needs to stay with his grandma for the rest of his life.

• The treatments are not working for her anymore.

• Conor will go to a new school now.