A Monster Calls Play Summary Quiz

Why does Conor dislike his grandma visiting?

• He thinks she treats him like he is her employee

• He doesn't like how much she cuddles him

• She takes all his mum's attention away from him

• She makes him do all the hosuework

How does the play begin?

• With Conor talking to the monster

• With the nightmare

• With Conor's mum laid in bed sick

• With Conor eating breakfast

Who was the director of the play?

• Patrick Ness

• Benji Bower

• Sally Cookson

• Adam Peck

What is the reason behind Conor's fear of the monster?

• He is afraid of the monster's appearance

• He is afraid of the monster's powers

• He is afraid of the monster's voice

• He is afraid of the monster's intentions

How does Conor feel about his nightmares?

• He enjoys them

• He is indifferent towards them

• He is terrified of them

• He is curious about them

What is the significance of the monster in Conor's life?

• It represents his fears and emotions

• It is a symbol of hope and happiness

• It is a source of constant fear for Conor

• It is a guardian angel for Conor

In what way does Conor betray Lily?

• He denies that the bullies were making fun of his mum, and goes against her word

• He tells the bullies to attack her instead

• He tells Miss Godfrey that it was Lily who made him bleed

• He pours cola on Lily

What does Conor do to his grandmother's living room?

• He covers it in yew tree leaves and branches

• He tidies it because she makes him

• He destroys everything in it except for one item

• He steals something from her

What is catharsis?

• When a writer hints at something that will happen later in the story

• Lines that are not read aloud but are given to direct the actors

• The release of emotions in a way that brings relief and comfort

• A lesson or message that the story teaches

What is a moral?

• A lesson or principle concerning what is right and wrong behavior
• Lines that are not read aloud but are given to direct the actors

• The release of emotions in a way that brings relief and comfort

• When a writer hints at something that will happen later in the story