Monster (July 8th Chapter)

Why does Wendell Bolden choose to share what he knows about the robbery?

• He wants revenge on Bobo Evans

• He’s genuinely concerned about justice

• He hopes it will help reduce his sentence

• He’s been threatened by other inmates

What does Bolden's behavior on the stand suggest about his credibility?

• He is confident and trustworthy

• He is calm and consistent

• He is nervous and motivated by self-interest

• He is angry and defensive

What literary technique does the author use in the flashback on pages 50–51?

• Foreshadowing

• Juxtaposition

• Personification

• Allusion

What does the flashback reveal about Steve’s involvement in the robbery?

• He helped plan it in detail

• He seemed uncertain and passive

• He wanted to back out but was forced

• He acted as the getaway driver

What point is Briggs trying to make during his cross-examination of Bolden?

• Bolden was paid to testify

• Bolden didn’t witness the crime

• Bolden is trying to save himself by giving information

• Bolden was the actual thief

What effect does the courtroom setting on page 57 have on the mood of the story?

• It brings comfort and safety

• It creates tension and unease

• It reminds Steve of home

• It excites the characters

How does the flashback of Steve and his brother contrast with the courtroom scene?

• It shows that Steve misses his father

• It reminds the reader of Steve’s passion for acting

• It highlights the loss of Steve’s innocence and freedom

• It shows that Steve doesn’t like his family

What contrast is shown between Osvaldo in the flashback and Osvaldo in court?

• He acts braver in court

• He seems younger in the flashback

• He is aggressive in the flashback and timid in court

• He is helpful in both settings