illustration of a black man sitting in an orange jumpsuit behind prison bars

Monster

by Walter Dean Myers

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Monster Overview Quiz

In Monster Walter Dean Myers employs an unconventional narrative technique by blending third person screenplay and diary entries to tell the story of Steve, a young African American teen on trial for murder. Be sure you understand Steve's journey by taking the quiz over this popular novel for young adults from eNotes. 

  1. What reason does Osvaldo Cruz give for participating in the crime?

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  2. What did Steve's father hope he would become?

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  3. What does Steve's mother bring him?

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  4. What is Steve chronicling in his journal?

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  5. Why do some store owners who get robbed not report the crime?

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  6. What is Steve's fear regarding the jury?

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  7. How are Steve's memories of life before this event depicted?

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  8. How does Alguinaldo Nesbitt die?

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  9. Why does Steve start to gag while mopping the floor?

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  10. What role had Steve allegedly played in the commission of the crime?

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