MONSTER

Lorelle Henry's Testimony

100

Who does Lorelle Henry identify as being at the robbery?

James King.

200

How would Lorelle Henry have known who was involved in the robbery?

Lorelle Henry was in the back of the store during the robbery

300

Why is it difficult for the jury to believe Lorelle Henry's testimony. What does she have difficulty with?

Lorelle Henry has difficulty remembering what James King looks like.

400

Why do you think O'Brien tries to show that Bobo has been told everything he knows about the robbery from other people? Why does it matter if Bobo was at the robbery? (Hint: plea bargain)

If Bobo was told everything about the robbery and was not there, then he can not identify Steve and James in the robbery.

500

What message is Briggs trying to send the jury by saying to Bobo on page 187, "So if you ever want to walk the streets again you better find somebody to take the weight."

Bobo is trying to blame the robbery on Steve and James King so that he can shorten his own prison sentence.

Bobo's Testimony

100

What is Bobo's motivation for testifying against Steve and James King?

Bobo is trying to cut a deal so he will serve less time in prison.

200

How would Bobo testifying in prison garb make the jury feel about his testimony?

The jury might not believe what Bobo is saying.

300

Who does Bobo say was involved in the robbery with him?

Steve Harmon and James King

400

Describe how Bobo says Nesbitt is killed.

James King was in a struggle with Nesbitt and the gun went off.

500

1. What is the game O'Brien and Steve play? 2. What is the motivation for this game?

1. O'Brien and Steve play a game where O'Brien asks Steve questions and flips a cup over to tell him if his answer is good or bad. 2. The motivation for playing the game is so that Steve will give answers that separate him from Bobo and James King.

Steve and Moore

100

What is Ms. O'Brien going to try and find a way to do between Steve and James King? (pg. 201)

Ms. O'Brien wants to create a separation between James King and Steve.

200

What do we learn from Dr. Moody testimony?

Nesbitt died from drowning in his own blood.

300

What does Steve mean on page 203 when he says, "We lie to ourselves in here."

Steve is saying that prisoners try to convince themselves they are innocent like Ernie did and like Steve does.

400

Give 2 reasons why James King's cousin Moore might have been lying when she said King was with her. (page 206-211)

1. Moore admits she barely knows anything about him 2. Moore says King has no job but bought her a lamp 3. Moore does not have the lamp anymore to prove her story.

500

Give 1 reason why Moore may have been telling the truth about Bobo coming to visit her. (page 206-211)

Moore says Bobo is her cousin but she would not lie for him.

Vocabulary

100

Define "Motivation" and use it in a sentence.

Motivation - a reason for doing something

200

Define "Salvation" and provide an example.

Salvation - being saved. Something that saves you.

300

What is a plea bargain?

A plea bargain is a deal made between a defendant and the prosecutor so that the defendant will receive a shorter prison sentence.

400

Where do we see an example of a bargain made in Monster?

We see a bargain made in Monster when Bobo Evans makes a deal to give information about the robbery of the drugstore.

500

Use suspicious in a sentence and explain its meaning.

The police officer was suspicious of the three men wearing trench coats walking into the bank.