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Monster Questions and Answers

What are 10 major events in Monster, the book by Walter Dean Myers?

How does Steve see himself in Monster?

What are three types of figurative language in the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers?

What is the main conflict in Monster?

Why does Steve Harmon want to write his story as a movie in Monster?

What character traits best describe Steve Harmon in Monster by Walter Dean Myers?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, what do Steve's flashbacks to learning of Nesbitt's murder suggest about his guilt or innocence?

What is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution for Monster by Walter Dean Myers?

What was different about Mr. and Mrs. Harmon’s visits to Steve in Monster?

What is the setting of Monster by Walter Dean Myers?

Who is Jose Delgado in Monster?

Summarize Petrocelli’s closing argument of why both Steve and King are guilty of felony murder in Monster.

What external conflicts are seen in Monster, by Walter Dean Myers?

What main points does O'Brien make in her final argument to the jury?

What happens in the end of the book Monster?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, what are some of the reasons why Steve Harmon is pronounced not guilty/innocent?

How did prison change Steve Harmon in the book Monster?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, what are the similarities and differences between Steve Harmon and James King?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, who is Dorothy Moore? How does her testimony support Petrocelli's case?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, did Steve Harmon have a part in the robbery?

How did Bolden and Zinzi find out about the robbery in Monster?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, what does Briggs say exactly in his closing argument?

In Monster, how long could Steve spend in jail? How old will he be when he is out if he's given the maximum sentence?

In Monster, what is suggested about Steve’s home life? How might we imagine his life compared to the other people involved in the robbery?

What does the flashback with Steve and Tony reveal about Steve's character?

Explain Steve’s dream on pp 63–64 in the book Monster.

What is O'Brien's reaction when Steve opens his arms to give her a hug?

In Monster, why do you think that Steve chose to include the flashback about watching the cartoon?

What are important events in Monster by Walter Dean Myers?

What does the flashback of Steve with Tony in Monster make you think about Steve?

What literary devices are used in Monster?

How did Detective Karyl get his leads on potential suspects in Monster?

Who is Bolden in Monster?

What are some racist quotes that are found throughout the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers?

What is the resolution of Monster?

In Monster, what does Steve's lawyer want the jury to conclude from Zinzi's testimony?

Who is the antagonist in Monster, by Walter Dean Myers? I think it is the justice system, but I am really not sure.

In the novel Monster, did Steve Harmon receive a fair trial?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, how does Bolden's assault charge get dropped?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, how does Steve represent his innocence in his notes?

When was the crime committed in the book "Monster"?

What is proof that Steve Harmon should have been found guilty of this crime in Monster?

In Monster, Steve believes that “making you live is part of the punishment” (59). Do you agree with this? Why?

Why does Steve think the prosecution is parading witnesses with terrible character in front of the jury in Monster?

What is the overall mood of the novel Monster?

In Monster, why does Steve attempt to make his mind a blank screen when Mr. Nesbitt realizes he's going to die?

Is the book Monster based on a true story?

Why is Briggs upset that Bobo is dressed in a prison uniform in Monster?

In Monster, why does Steve write, "The best time to cry is at night"?

In Monster by Walter Dean Myers, what are some details about prison life that most notably affect Steve?