Main Characters
Who is the main character, 16 yrs old, and on trial for felony murder?
Steve Harmon
Who is the store employee that found Mr. Nesbitt’s body?
Jose Delgado
What merchandise was stolen from the drugstore during the robbery?
Cigarettes
True or False:
Bobo and James King split the money with Osvaldo and Steve.
False
How does Steve’s father react when he visits him in prison?
He cries, because he is disappointed. He is not 100% supportive.
What word means impressive in appearance?
A. Pensive
B. Grandiose
C. Objection
D. Gullible
B. Grandiose
Who is the 55 yr old storeowner, and murder victim?
Mr. Nesbitt
Who is the retired school librarian who was in drugstore during the argument?
Loretta Henry
What reason does Osvaldo Cruz give for his participation in the crime?
He is scared of EVERYONE.
What item does Steve's mom give him when she visits him in prison?
She brings him a Bible.
What do you have to do to join the Diablos gang?
You have to fight someone already in the gang and cut somebody where it counts (on the face).
What does it mean to be pensive?
A. Lying to others
B. Walking with determination
C. Engaged in serious thought
D. Talking without a purpose
C. Engaged in serious thought
Who is the New York prosecutor?
Sandra Petrocelli
Who is the prisoner who admits to participating in felony murder to receive a deal?
Richard "Bobo" Evans
Why do they protest to the way that Bobo is dressed during his testimony?
Bobo is wearing a prison uniform. It makes him already look guilty to the jury.
What item did Dorothy Moore say that her cousin, James King, brought her on the day of the murder?
A lamp
Name ALL FOUR "snitches".
Sal Zinzi, Wendell Bolden, Osvaldo Cruz, and Richard "Bobo" Evans
Which word means to be easily persuaded?
A. Pensive
B. Gullible
C. Appeal
D. Aquaintance
B. Gullible
What was Osvaldo Cruz's job at the robbery?
Lookout/stop anyone coming near the store
Who is the "snitch" that bought the cigarettes?
Wendell Bolden
What is the jury verdict towards James King?
Guilty
On what month and day did the drugstore robbery take place?
December 22nd
Why is the book is called "Monster"?
The characters are judging Steve Harmon as a "Monster" and the prosecutor calls Steve a "Monster."
What is the vocabulary word for lying in court?
Perjury
Besides Steve Harmon, who is also on trial for felony murder?
James King
What is Steve's little brother's name?
Jerry
Who got the money from the drugstore robbery?
James King and Bobo Evans
Who said "think about all the tomorrows of your life?"
Steve Harmon
Why does it matter that King is left-handed?
He is left-handed. The bullet wound of the victim was on the left side of his body, which means the shooter was right handed.
What is the vocabulary word for someone who you might know, but you are not really friends with?
Acquaintance
What THREE things did Bobo and James King eat after the robbery/murder?
Fried chicken, wedgies/wedges (french fries), and soda
The two detectives investigating the case are Detective Karyl and Detective ________________.
Williams
How does Kathy O' Brien react after the jury verdict towards Steve?
She shuffles papers and does not celebrate.
Who is the teacher that Steve looks up to?
Mr. Sawicki
What class does Mr. Sawicki teach?
Film Class/Film Club
Someone who is seeking information or making requests (usually for money) is to...
A. Acquit
B. Sustain
C. Solicit
D. Appeal
C. Solicit