A Monster Calls

What did the monster ask Conor to do?

• Help others

• Tell a story

• Face his fears

• Run away

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Conor's grandmother react to his struggles?

• She was confused

• She was dismissive

• She was angry

• She was understanding

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did Conor's mother react to his nightmares?

• She was concerned

• She was supportive

• She was dismissive

• She was indifferent

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the significance of the monster's stories to Conor?

• They were confusing

• They were meaningful

• They were frightening

• They were entertaining

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What might the monster symbolize?

• Conor's fear of his mother's illness

• Conor's repressed anger

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What time does the monster first appear?

• Midnight

• 12:07 AM

• 1:00 AM

• Just before dawn

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why doesn't Conor tell anyone about his nightmare?

• He doesn't trust anyone.

• He thinks it's embarrassing.

• He feels it's too personal.

• He wants to forget about it.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who does Conor live with?

• His grandmother

• His father

• His mother

• His uncle

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Conor's mother say about the yew tree?

• It's dangerous.

• It's ancient.

• It has healing properties.

• It's her favorite tree.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Conor's initial reaction to the monster?

• Terror

• Anger

• Disappointment

• Curiosity

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3