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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the prisoner who wants to read Steve's screenplay say he likes the screenplay?
(a) Because of the tattoos.
(b) Because of the action.
(c) Because of the title.
(d) Because of the resolution.

2. In the credits in Chapter 1, James King is credited as what?
(a) The Thug.
(b) The Criminal.
(c) The Hood.
(d) The Innocent.

3. What does Acie say about the verdict he expects?
(a) He hopes to get life.
(b) He wants to go free.
(c) He is innocent.
(d) He does not care.

4. What is the name of the prisoner who wants to read Steve's screenplay?
(a) Sunset.
(b) Sunrise.
(c) Sunner.
(d) Sunny.

5. The prologue of Monster is written in what style?
(a) Song.
(b) Screenplay.
(c) Journal entry.
(d) Letter.

6. What does Steve notice about the other prisoners in his journal from Wednesday, July 8?
(a) Most of them are old.
(b) There are many who are younger than he is.
(c) Some of them are women.
(d) They are all pretty young.

7. In the prologue, Steve says if anyone is prison knows you are crying, what will happen?
(a) They will talk about it only.
(b) They will also cry.
(c) They will talk about it and beat you up.
(d) They will beat you up only.

8. In what is Steve writing down his story?
(a) A notebook.
(b) On his arm.
(c) On the walls of his cell.
(d) The margins of his Bible.

9. What does Wendell Bolton say he gave his mother for Christmas?
(a) Cigars.
(b) Razor blades.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Cigarettes.

10. Why does Briggs think it is strange that Evans would have told Wendell Bolton about the stolen goods?
(a) Because Bolton was not in on the robbery.
(b) Because Bolton cannot be trusted.
(c) Because they did not know each other.
(d) Because they are long-time friends.

11. In the notes Steve writes just after his father leaves, what does he say he did at the drugstore?
(a) Go in and looked around.
(b) Destroyed the security cameras.
(c) Robbed it.
(d) Smashed the windows.

12. On what street does Osvaldo live?
(a) 144th Street.
(b) Madison Avenue.
(c) 114 Street.
(d) 44th Street.

13. Steve's father tells Steve that although he had never made the team for this sport, he hopes Steve will. What sport is he talking about?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Football.
(d) Tennis.

14. What color suit is Steve wearing when Osvaldo identifies him in court?
(a) Black.
(b) Striped.
(c) Gray.
(d) Blue.

15. The opening credits of the movie in Chapter 1 are designed to look like the opening credits of what famous film?
(a) The Godfather.
(b) The Lion King.
(c) Star Wars.
(d) Blade Runner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Steve's brother?

2. What action on Acie's part does Steve say really "got to me"?

3. What does the prisoner who wants to read Steve's screenplay want to do with the word 'Monster'?

4. What does Steve say happens at breakfast in the prologue?

5. In the credits in Chapter One, Kathy O'Brien is credited as what?

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