Monster by Walter Dean Myers Quiz 1: Intro - July 7th

What does Steve write repeatedly in his journal?

• a) He writes the names of people he misses from outside.

• b) He describes his daily routines and activities in the jail.

• c) He writes about his dreams and aspirations for the future.

• d) He expresses his hatred for being in jail and his frustration with the situation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is Sandra Petrocelli's role in the trial?

• a) She is the defense attorney representing Steve Harmon.

• b) She is the lead counsel for James King, the other defendant.

• c) She is a witness called to testify against Steve Harmon.

• d) She is the prosecutor representing the State of New York.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Kathy O'Brien advise Steve to behave during the trial?

• a) She tells him to remain calm and composed, avoiding any interaction.

• b) She instructs him to engage with the jury and assert his innocence.

• c) She advises him to stay quiet and let his attorney do the talking.

• d) She encourages him to express his emotions openly to gain sympathy.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the protagonist's perspective on crying in jail?

• a) It's best to cry openly during the day.

• b) Crying should be avoided altogether to prevent further harm.

• c) Crying should only happen when others are crying too.

• d) Crying is a sign of weakness and should be hidden at all costs.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the protagonist notice about his reflection in the cell's mirror?

• a) He sees himself clearly and recognizes his own face.

• b) He observes scratches and graffiti on the mirror.

• c) He feels disconnected from the face he sees and doesn't recognize it.

• d) He notices how much he has changed physically over the months.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Steve express his feelings about being in jail?

• a) He writes about enjoying his time and making friends.

• b) He describes feeling overwhelmed and frightened by the environment.

• c) He discusses plans for escaping from the detention center.

• d) He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to reflect on his life.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the narrator of the novel?

• O'Brien

• José

• Steve

• James King

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Where is the narrator when the novel opens?

• At school

• At home

• Jail

• In class

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is James King's lawyer?

• Petrocelli

• Kathy O'Brien

• Asa Briggs

• Steve Harmon

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the location of the jail that our narrator is in?

• Columbia, South Carolina

• Manhattan, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

• Memphis, Tennessee

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6