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.
"There are monsters in our community."
Petrocelli
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.
Why is the book is called "Monster"?
The characters are judging Steve Harmon as a "Monster" and the prosecutor calls Steve a "Monster."
What item does Steve's mom give him when she visits him in prison?
She brings him a Bible.
"Think about all the tomorrows of your life."
Steve
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 is Steve's little brother's name?
Jerry
Who is the teacher that Steve looks up to?
Mr. Sawicki
"You have to believe in yourself."
O'Brien
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
What item did Dorothy Moore say that her cousin, James King, brought her on the day of the murder?
A lamp
What class does Mr. Sawicki teach?
Film Class/Film Club
"...it was 4-1-1, 9-1-1, 7-1-1..."
Bobo
Besides Steve Harmon, who is also on trial for felony murder?
James King
The two detectives investigating the case are Detective Karyl and Detective ________________.
Williams
Who got the money from the drugstore robbery?
James King and Bobo Evans
What is the vocabulary word for lying in court?
Perjury
Name ALL FOUR "snitches".
Sal Zinzi, Wendell Bolden, Osvaldo Cruz, and Richard "Bobo" Evans
"Steve, it's going to be alright..."
Steve's Dad
What THREE things did Bobo and James King eat after the robbery/murder?
Fried chicken, wedgies/wedges (french fries), and soda
What is the name of the doctor testifying about how Nesbitt died?
Dr. James Moody
How does Kathy O' Brien react after the jury verdict towards Steve?
She shuffles papers and does not celebrate.
On what month and day did the drugstore robbery take place?
December 22nd
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.
"This guy looks like a basket case.."
The Judge