Exploring Themes in "A Monster Calls"

What is the primary theme of "A Monster Calls"?

• Adventure

• Grief and Loss

• Friendship

• Comedy

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How does the monster help Conor deal with his mother's illness?

• By telling him stories

• By making him laugh

• By giving him medicine

• By teaching him to fight

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What does the yew tree represent in the story?

• Danger

• Healing

• Fear

• Confusion

What emotion is Conor primarily struggling with throughout the book?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Sadness

• Excitement

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How does Conor's relationship with his grandmother change by the end of the story?

• It becomes more strained.

• It stays the same.

• It improves.

• They no longer speak to each other.

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What role do the stories told by the monster play in the narrative?

• They are meant to scare Conor.

• They serve as entertainment.

• They teach Conor lessons about life.

• They have no real significance.

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What does the nightmare that Conor experiences repeatedly symbolize?

• His fear of the dark

• His desire to escape reality

• His guilt and fear of losing his mother

• His love for adventure

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Why is the monster's final story about Conor himself?

• To show Conor that he is actually a monster

• To help Conor understand his own feelings

• To punish Conor

• To confuse Conor

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What does the monster demand from Conor in exchange for its help?

• Money

• Conor's happiness

• A promise to be brave

• The truth

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How does "A Monster Calls" address the theme of coming of age?

• By showing Conor taking on adult responsibilities

• By illustrating Conor's physical growth

• By depicting Conor's journey to understanding complex emotions

• By Conor winning a physical battle

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