WorksheetsReading Quiz Chapter 8-14
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
What is the message that the monster delivers to Conor in Chapter 9 of 'A Monster Calls'?
a)
The monster tells Conor that he is his father.
b)
The monster tells Conor that he will die in the next tale.
c)
The monster tells Conor that he will hear the fourth tale, which will be his truth.
d)
The monster tells Conor that he is not real.
2.
What emotions does Conor experience upon hearing the monster's message?
a)
fear, confusion
b)
happiness, relief
c)
excitement, anticipation
d)
anger, sadness
3.
In “The First Tale,” what lesson does the monster’s story seem to teach?
a)
Good always defeats evil
b)
People are not as they seem
c)
Revenge is the best form of justice
d)
Magic can solve all problems
4.
How does Conor react to the ending of the monster’s first tale?
a)
He laughs
b)
He is confused and insists it makes no sense
c)
He is inspired and wants to know more
d)
He is afraid
5.
In “The Rest of the First Tale,” why does the monster say the prince was not truly guilty?
a)
The prince only pretended to kill his bride
b)
The prince acted to protect his kingdom
c)
The prince was framed by the Queen
d)
The prince was a victim of magic
6.
The monster tells Conor that stories are “wild creatures.” What does this mean?
a)
Stories cannot be controlled or predicted
b)
Stories can be dangerous and best avoided
c)
Stories always have happy endings
d)
Stories are only meant for children
7.
In “Understanding,” how does Conor’s teacher, Miss Kwan, treat him?
a)
She ignores him
b)
She scolds him for his misbehavior
c)
She is overly kind and gentle
d)
She challenges him to work harder
8.
What does Conor begin to understand about how others see him in “Understanding”?
a)
They think he's dangerous
b)
They treat him as if he's invisible or fragile
c)
They are jealous of him
d)
They think he's lying about his mother's illness
9.
In “Champ,” what does Conor’s father reveal about his new life in America?
a)
He plans to bring Conor to live with him
b)
He is unhappy and wants to come home
c)
He has a new family and can't stay long
d)
He is too busy with work
10.
How does Conor feel after his talk with his father?
a)
He is relieved
b)
Angry and disappointed in his father
c)
Confused but excited about living in America
d)
Proud of his father
11.
In “Grandma’s House,” how does Conor view his grandmother?
a)
As loving but confused
b)
As cold and controlling
c)
As silly and forgetful
d)
As weak and quiet
12.
What does Conor’s destruction of his grandmother’s sitting room symbolize?
a)
His attempt to impress the monster
b)
His loss of control and bottled up anger
c)
His desire to start over
d)
His effort to prove his strength
13.
When given the chance, why doesn't Harry punch Conor?
a)
Because the teacher is there
b)
He feels sorry for Conor
c)
He wants Conor to know he still has power over him
d)
He punches him later
14.
Why does Conor hate Lily so much?
a)
because she lied about being his girlfriend
b)
because her mom isn't friends with his mom anymore
c)
because she told everyone about Conor's mom
d)
because she told Conor he should go live with his grandma
15.
The monster tells Conor he called him for a reason. What is that reason hinted at in these chapters?
a)
to heal Conor's mother
b)
to punish those who hurt him
c)
to make Conor tell the truth
d)
to keep him company
16.
In “Americans Don’t Get Much Holiday,” how does Conor’s father’s attitude contrast with Conor’s grandmother’s?
a)
His father is relaxed; his grandmother is strict and practical
b)
Both are equally supportive
c)
His father avoids emotion, his grandmother is emotional
d)
Both are distant
17.
Which theme is becoming clear as we read?
a)
Friendship can fix everything
b)
Fear always leads to failure
c)
Facing the truth is painful but necessary
d)
Imagination solves real-world problems
18.
Every time Conor's mum looks out the window, she mentions the Yew tree. What does that symbolize?
a)
The Yew tree symbolizes changing of seasons
b)
The Yew tree symbolizes youthfulness
c)
The Yew tree symbolizes health and the monster
d)
The Yew tree is a symbol of death and dying
19.
In “Grandma’s House,” what is ironic about Conor breaking his grandmother’s furniture?
a)
She wanted to remodel the house anyway
b)
He feels powerful for once, but it causes problems
c)
The monster told him it would make things better
d)
He breaks it by accident while cleaning
20.
Across these chapters, what does the monster begin to symbolize more clearly?
a)
A figure who only brings destruction and chaos
b)
Conor's imagination trying to distract him from reality
c)
The part of Conor the demands he face the truth
d)
A magical being who will save his mother
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