Understanding Conor's Journey and Relationships

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness follows 13-year-old Conor O'Malley, who is visited by a monster in the form of a yew tree. The monster tells Conor three stories, and Conor must tell a fourth about his recurring nightmare. Conor struggles with his mother's illness, school bullying, and family dynamics. Through the monster's stories, Conor learns about the complexity of human emotions and ultimately accepts his mother's impending death, finding healing in the process.

What recurring nightmare does Conor O'Malley experience?

• A monster shaped like a yew tree visits him.

• He is chased by a dragon.

• He is lost in a forest.

• He is falling from a cliff.

Why does Conor's mother feel upset about his daily routine?

• Because he is always late for school.

• Because he doesn't eat breakfast.

• Because he has to do everything by himself due to her illness.

• Because he doesn't do his homework.

What is Conor's relationship with his grandmother like?

• He adores her.

• He is afraid of her.

• He is indifferent to her.

• He dislikes her.

How does Conor react to Lily's attempt to protect him at school?

• He laughs.

• He ignores her.

• He feels worse.

• He thanks her.

What lesson does the monster convey in the first story?

• There are always clear good and bad guys.

• Sometimes people are neither purely good nor bad.

• Always trust your instincts.

• Never run away from problems.

What news does Conor's grandmother share about his mother?

• She is going on a vacation.

• She is moving to a new house.

• She needs to go to the hospital.

• She is getting better.

What is the main conflict in the second story told by the monster?

• A farmer and a prince's argument.

• A witch and a prince's battle.

• A doctor and a priest's disagreement.

• A king and a queen's dispute.

What does Conor do at his grandmother's house after the second story?

• He destroys the sitting room.

• He cleans the house.

• He apologizes to his grandmother.

• He runs away.

How does Conor feel at school after the third story?

• He feels more visible but isolated.

• He feels happy.

• He feels popular.

• He feels invisible.

What does the monster reveal about its purpose in Conor's life?

• To punish Conor.

• To scare Conor.

• To heal Conor.

• To heal his mother.