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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 51, what does the monster say his story will be about?

2. In the chapter "Three Stories" what does Conor's mother cook for dinner?

3. What does Harry tell Conor on page 18?

4. On page 29, around midnight how long has it been since Conor's mother quit throwing up?

5. On page 75, when is Conor's father flying in?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the monster's first story, who murdered the farmer's daughter and why?

2. What does Conor hear and see just after midnight on pages 2-9.

3. What does Conor do after eating breakfast?

4. What did Conor hope the monster would do for him instead of just tell stories?

5. Why does Lily tell Conor she is sorry in "Understanding"?

6. What happened after Lily told friends that Conor's mother had cancer?

7. Why is Conor's grandmother different from other grandmothers?

8. What does Conor do when it is 12:07 on page 45?

9. What battles did the king have to fight on page 52 to keep peace in his kingdom?

10. What does the monster say that he and Conor will do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conor has conflicting emotions regarding his mother’s impending death. Why does Conor feel both sadness and relief, and how does he learn to balance these feelings?

Essay Topic 2

Although there are two monsters and a dreadful illness in the story, Conor fears guilt more. Why does Conor feel guilt? Why does he fear guilt?

Essay Topic 3

The grownups do not punish Conor for any of his destructive behavior. Why do the adults not punish Conor for damaging his grandmother’s sitting room or beating Harry?

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