Chapters 1-4 - A Monster Calls

Which object outside of Conor’s room is repeatedly mentioned and serves as a symbol in chapters 1-4 of "A Monster Calls"?

• The alarm clock

• The yew tree

• The window

• The desk

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Which of the following best describes the monster’s appearance as first described in the book?

• A giant bird

• A creature made of yew tree branches

• A shadowy ghost

• A talking animal

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What time does the monster always appear to Conor?

• 12:00 PM

• 12:07 AM

• 3:00 AM

• 7:00 PM

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How does Conor’s reaction to the monster reflect the theme of denial in the early chapters?

• He is excited to see the monster

• He ignores the monster, pretending it isn’t real

• He immediately tells his mother about the monster

• He tries to fight the monster

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Who did Conor tell about his nightmares? 

• His mum
• His father 
• Ms. Kwan
• No one

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What does gnarled mean?

• Smooth texture

• Introspective and intelligent

• Fun and entertaining

• Knobby, rough, and twisted

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Define CRONIES

• stated or told

• implied or infered

• group of friends

• to walk with slow, heavy steps

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What assignment does Mrs. Marl give Conor's class?

• Story Writing

• Math Homework

• Life Writing

• Empathy Writing

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Why is Conor upset with Lily?

• She has a crush on him

• She cheats off of him too much

• She told people about his mom's cancer

• She told on him at school

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What did Conor and his mom do the night before she told him she had cancer again?

• They rode bumper cars

• They went to eat Indian food and to see a movie

• They played bocce ball

• They wrote in journals in silence

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