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100

Who is the main character, 16 yrs old, and on trial for felony murder?

Steve Harmon

100

Who is the store employee that found Mr. Nesbitt’s body?

Jose Delgado

100

What merchandise was stolen from the drugstore during the robbery?

Cigarettes

100

True or False:

Bobo and James King split the money with Osvaldo and Steve.

False

100

How does Steve’s father react when he visits him in prison?

He cries, because he is disappointed. He is not 100% supportive. 

100

What word means impressive in appearance?

A. Pensive

B. Grandiose

C. Objection

D. Gullible

B. Grandiose

200

Who is the 55 yr old storeowner, and murder victim?

Mr. Nesbitt

200

Who is the retired school librarian who was in drugstore during the argument?

Loretta Henry

200

What reason does Osvaldo Cruz give for his participation in the crime?

He is scared of EVERYONE.

200

What item does Steve's mom give him when she visits him in prison?


She brings him a Bible.

200

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).

200

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

300

Who is the New York prosecutor?

Sandra Petrocelli

300

Who is the prisoner who admits to participating in felony murder to receive a deal?

Richard "Bobo" Evans

300

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.

300

What item did Dorothy Moore say that her cousin, James King, brought her on the day of the murder?

A lamp

300

Name ALL FOUR "snitches".

Sal Zinzi, Wendell Bolden, Osvaldo Cruz, and Richard "Bobo" Evans

300

Which word means to be easily persuaded?

A. Pensive

B. Gullible

C. Appeal

D. Aquaintance

B. Gullible

400

What was Osvaldo Cruz's job at the robbery? 

Lookout/stop anyone coming near the store

400

Who is the "snitch" that bought the cigarettes?

Wendell Bolden

400

What is the jury verdict towards James King?

Guilty

400

On what month and day did the drugstore robbery take place?

December 22nd

400

Why is the book is called "Monster"?

The characters are judging Steve Harmon as a "Monster" and the prosecutor calls Steve a "Monster."

400

What is the vocabulary word for lying in court?

Perjury

500

Besides Steve Harmon, who is also on trial for felony murder?

James King

500

What is Steve's little brother's name?

Jerry

500

Who got the money from the drugstore robbery?

James King and Bobo Evans


500

Who said "think about all the tomorrows of your life?"

Steve Harmon

500

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.

500

What is the vocabulary word for someone who you might know, but you are not really friends with?

Acquaintance

600

What THREE things did Bobo and James King eat after the robbery/murder?

Fried chicken, wedgies/wedges (french fries), and soda

600

The two detectives investigating the case are Detective Karyl and Detective ________________. 

Williams

600

How does Kathy O' Brien react after the jury verdict towards Steve?

She shuffles papers and does not celebrate. 

600

Who is the teacher that Steve looks up to?

Mr. Sawicki

600

What class does Mr. Sawicki teach?

Film Class/Film Club

600

Someone who is seeking information or making requests (usually for money) is to...

A. Acquit

B. Sustain

C. Solicit

D. Appeal

C. Solicit