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Monster by Walter Dean Myers Quiz 1: p 1-55

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Steve write repeatedly in his journal?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

2.

What is Sandra Petrocelli's role in the trial?

a)

a) She is the defense attorney representing Steve Harmon.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

3.

How does Steve respond to Mr. Sawicki's critique?

a)

a) He disagrees with the assessment and defends the ending.

b)

b) He acknowledges the criticism and suggests improvements.

c)

c) He feels discouraged and doubts his filmmaking abilities.

d)

d) He disregards the feedback and dismisses Mr. Sawicki's advice.

4.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

5.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

6.

Why does Mr. Sawicki critique the ending of the student film?

a)

a) It was too predictable and lacked creativity.

b)

b) The ending was unclear and left the audience confused.

c)

c) It didn't match the tone of the rest of the film.

d)

d) The ending failed to resolve the conflict established earlier.

7.

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

a)

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

b)

b) He observes scratches and graffiti on the mirror.

c)

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

d)

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

8.

How does Steve express his feelings about being in jail?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

9.

Who is the narrator of the novel?

a)

O'Brien

b)

Jose

c)

Steve

d)

James King

10.

Where is the narrator when the novel opens?

a)

At school

b)

At home

c)

Jail

d)

In class

11.

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

a)

Columbia, South Carolina

b)

Manhattan, New York

c)

Chicago, Illinois

d)

Memphis, Tennessee

12.

How old is the narrator of the novel?

a)

17

b)

15

c)

16

d)

21

13.

What does Petrocelli refer to Steve as?

a)

A nice gentleman

b)

A monster

c)

A bad guy

d)

The good guy

14.

Who is Kathy O'Brien?

a)

Steve's lawyer

b)

James King lawyer

c)

The public prosecutor

d)

The judge

15.

Who is the author of the book?

a)

Ray Bradbury

b)

Walter Dean Myers

c)

Stephanie Myers

d)

George Orwell