Monster - Novel Quiz

What metaphor does Steve use to describe his relationship with his father?

• He compares it to a man looking down to see his son but instead seeing a monster, indicating a loss of connection.

• He likens it to a ship lost at sea, representing confusion and distance.

• He describes it as a garden overgrown with weeds, symbolizing neglect and abandonment.

• He refers to it as a bridge that has collapsed, illustrating a complete breakdown in communication.

What is the impact of character portrayal in a novel?

• It has no effect on the story.

• It influences readers' perceptions and emotional connections to the story and its themes.

• It only affects the plot structure.

• It determines the length of the novel.

What does it mean to be unreliable as a witness?

• An unreliable witness is one whose testimony may not be credible or trustworthy due to bias or other factors.

• An unreliable witness is someone who always tells the truth regardless of the situation.

• An unreliable witness is a person who has no knowledge of the events in question.

• An unreliable witness is someone who is always present at the scene of the crime.

What does Steve mean when he says, 'I didn’t say you threw it. I just said ___________'?

• He is accusing Tony of throwing the rock.

• He suggests that Tony should run.

• He believes Tony is innocent of any wrongdoing.

• He wants to clarify his statement about the rock.

What does O’Brien do during practice sessions when she dislikes Steve’s answers?

• She turns over a cup to indicate that she wants him to change his response.

• She raises her hand to ask for clarification.

• She writes down his answers for review later.

• She changes the topic of conversation.

What role does a subpoena play in a legal context?

• A subpoena is a request for information from a witness.

• A subpoena is a legal document that orders an individual to appear in court or produce evidence.

• A subpoena is a type of legal defense used in court.

• A subpoena is a document that allows a lawyer to dismiss a case.

What does it mean to be a witness in a trial?

• A witness is someone who provides testimony about what they have seen or know regarding the case being tried.

• A witness is a person who judges the evidence presented in court.

• A witness is an individual who represents the defendant in a trial.

• A witness is someone who provides legal advice to the jury.

What does it mean to 'swear' in a legal context?

• To take an oath to tell the truth, often done before giving testimony in court.

• To make a promise without any legal binding.

• To express anger or frustration verbally.

• To sign a document in front of a notary.

What is the purpose of opening statements in a trial?

• To outline each party's case and set the stage for the evidence that will be presented.

• To summarize the evidence that has been presented during the trial.

• To provide a closing argument before the jury deliberates.

• To introduce the witnesses that will be called to testify.

What is a plea bargain?

• A legal agreement where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge for a lighter sentence.

• A negotiation between the prosecutor and the defendant to dismiss all charges.

• A process where the defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity.

• A type of plea that guarantees a trial by jury.