Monster - Novel Quiz

Monster is the story of ________, who is currently in jail.

• Steve Harmon

• Jesse James

• Steve Hampton

• Nickolas Harmon

The story is unique in that while it is told in various formats, it's mostly written like a _________________.

• Diary

• Stage Play

• Movie

• Series of Letters

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CCSS.RL.7.7

In his opening statements to the jury, Asa Briggs, James King’s lawyer, suggests that the state’s  witnesses are unreliable. Specifically, he says that Petrocelli’s “key witnesses are among the  most self-serving, heartless people imaginable. Some of them will begin their  _____________ by swearing that they are criminals..."

• Testimony

• Plea Bargain

• Subpoena

• Flashback

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CCSS.RL.7.4

In a flashback meant to show a glimpse of Steve’s character, Steve throws a rock that  accidentally hits a guy. Tony later says to Steve, “I didn’t throw that rock. You threw  it.” In reply, Steve says, “I didn’t say you threw it. I just said ___________.”

• Lie

• Run

• Fight Back

• Call the Cops

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.3B

In his cell, readers see Steve discussing his trial with some of the other prisoners,  including an older prisoner. Steve tells the men that he’s innocent. The older prisoner says,  “Yeah, well, somebody got to do some ____________. They’re going to lock somebody up”.

• Penance

• Time

• Apologizing

• Standing up for Themselves

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

The defense needs to show that Cruz is lying about the crime. When O’Brien cross-examines  him, she asks if he is a member of a gang. Cruz says no, but soon admits that he is. She continues by asking Cruz what he had to do to get in the gang. He admits that he had to  _______________with a knife.

• Hold up a Bank

• Deface Trees in a Local Park

• Cut Someone's Face

• Slash all the Tires in the Parking Lot

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Steve writes about the visit from his father: “What was going on between us, me being his son and him  being my dad, is pushed down and something else is moving up in its place. It’s like a man looking  down to see his __________ and seeing a __________ instead”

• hands : weapon

• family : lost cause

• son : monster

• dinner : trashcan

Evans also tells us that Steve gave the all clear signal, but he didn't say what that signal was. In fact, he says:

• King told him that Steve was supposed to start the robbery and that was the all clear signal.

• Steve messed up by not giving a signal and that's why Nesbitt was shot.

• He [Steve] didn't say nothing so we [Evans and King] figured it was all right.

• He never gives a further response.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

Steve, feeling desperate, writes this in his July 14th notes: “Here I am, maybe on the verge of losing my  life, or the life I used to have. I can understand why they take your ________ and ________ away  from you when you’re in jail”.

• clothes : wallet

• family : friends

• shoelaces : belt

• pillow cases : blankets

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4

Because O’Brien can’t coach Steve on what to say on the witness stand, she thinks of the next best  thing. In a practice session, O’Brien turns over a ________ anytime she doesn’t like one of Steve’s  answers.

• Pot of Coffee

• File Folder

• Light Switch

• Cup