Question

Read the book Monster:

Which of the following statements best describes why Steve refers to himself as a “Monster”?

Answer choices for the above question

A. It is James King’s nickname on the streets.

B. It relates to the feeling that permanently goes along with being in jail.

C. It is what the district attorney called Steve.

D. It represents the actual killer that Steve is terrified of.

What is most closely the meaning of acknowledge as it is used in the passage below (paragraph 36)?

When you’re in court, you sit there and you pay attention. You let the jury know that you think the case is as serious as they do. You don’t turn and wave to any of your friends. It’s all right to acknowledge your mother.
Answer choices for the above question

A. verb | to recognize or accept

B. verb | to greet or salute

C. verb | to show gratitude or appreciation

D. None of the above
What do the following lines (paragraphs 41-42) mainly reveal about the people involved in Steve’s trial?

STENOGRAPHER

I hope this case lasts two weeks. I can sure use the money.



GUARD 1

Six days—maybe seven. It’s a motion case. They go through the motions; then they lock them up.
Answer choices for the above question

A. While the case means life-or-death for Steve, it is business-as-usual for others.

B. The guard and the stenographer believe James King’s version of what happened.

C. There is a conspiracy against Steve.

D. Steve is hoping to strike a plea deal with the prosecutors.

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 49-50)?

CUT TO: STEVE is made to sit down at one table. At another table we see KING and two attorneys. STEVE sits alone. A guard stands behind him. There are one or two spectators in the court. Then four more enter.

CLOSE-UP (CU) OF STEVE HARMON. The fear is evident on his face.
Answer choices for the above question

A. James King appears to be just as afraid as Steve is.

B. Steve feels more comfortable painting a picture of his emotions than directly confessing them.

C. Steve does not want to be the main character in the movie he is making.

D. Steve has no idea of how to actually make a movie.

Which of the following inferences about Kathy O’Brien is best supported by the text?

Answer choices for the above question

A. O’Brien sees her role in Steve’s case as one of formal duty.

B. O’Brien believes that writing a screenplay will hurt Steve’s chances at winning his case.

C. O’Brien believes that Steve is innocent.

D. O’Brien believes that Steve is guilty.

Which statement from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “Ain’t no use putting the blanket over your head, man. You can’t cut this out; this is reality. This is the real deal.”

B. “My job is to make sure the law works for you as well as against you, and to make you a human being in the eyes of the jury.”

C. “I’m writing this whole thing down as a movie.”

D. “It’s all right to acknowledge your mother.”

Which of the following statements about Steve is best supported by the excerpt?

Answer choices for the above question

A. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between the inmates in Steve’s jail.

B. Steve tells his story as a screenplay because he feels so detached from what is happening.

C. Steve believes that he can make some money by making a movie of what has happened to him.

D. Steve is writing about his experiences in jail because he feels completely at ease while he is locked up.
Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “We sleep with strangers, wake up with strangers, and go to the bathroom in front of strangers.”

B. “They say you get used to being in jail, but I don’t see how.”

C. “CUT TO: STEVE pulling blanket over his head as screen goes dark.”

D. “The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience.”

Answer 1

It’s a because all of them has nicknames on the streets that they all go by.

Answer 2

Steve refers to himself as a "Monster" primarily because it relates to the feeling that permanently goes along with being in jail (B). It reflects his internal struggle and the perception society might hold of him as an accused individual.

How to explain

In the passage, "acknowledge" is used as a verb meaning "to recognize or accept" (A). It indicates the importance of behaving seriously in court while allowing a gesture of recognition towards his mother.

The lines (paragraphs 41-42) reveal that while Steve's trial means life-or-death for him, it is business-as-usual for others (A). The nonchalance of the stenographer and guard showcases the routine nature of such cases for them.

The passage (paragraphs 49-50) suggests that Steve feels more comfortable painting a picture of his emotions than directly confessing them (B). His evident fear contrasts with the composed demeanor of James King.

The inference about Kathy O'Brien best supported by the text is that she sees her role in Steve's case as one of formal duty (A). Her commitment to ensuring the law works for Steve indicates a sense of professional responsibility.

The statement that most strongly supports Kathy O'Brien seeing her role as one of formal duty is: "My job is to make sure the law works for you as well as against you, and to make you a human being in the eyes of the jury."

The best-supported statement about Steve is that he tells his story as a screenplay because he feels detached from what is happening (B). Writing it as a screenplay allows him to distance himself from the emotional weight of the trial.

The sentence that strongly supports the idea of Steve feeling detached from what's happening is: "The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience." This suggests a disconnect between the events and his personal life.