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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Steve's notes for Tuesday, July 7th, he notes that one prisoner has a knife. What is this knife actually made of?
(a) A hairbursh handle.
(b) A shoe.
(c) A toothbrush handle.
(d) A pen.

2. 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 beat you up only.
(d) They will talk about it and beat you up.

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

4. How old is Mr. Nesbitt at the time of his murder?
(a) 43.
(b) 55.
(c) 89.
(d) 46.

5. Why does Steve start writing his own movie?
(a) To earn money.
(b) To get famous.
(c) To make sense of his life.
(d) To show he is not a monster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Steve's last name?

2. Why does Briggs think it is strange that Evans would have told Wendell Bolton about the stolen goods?

3. What causes the delay in the trial on Wednesday, July 8?

4. In the credits in Chapter 1, Sandra Petrocelli is credited as what?

5. Why does Steve think Petrocelli is using Bolden's testimony?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the first journal entry, why does Steve say he does not recognize himself?

2. What does Steve say in his journal for Tuesday, July 7, that all the other prisoners are always talking about?

3. Why is Steve not hungry on the morning of Monday, July 6?

4. Why do prison officials take away prisoners' shoelaces and your belt?

5. Why does the first shot of the movie (Monday, July 6) feature Steve lying with the blanket over his head?

6. What does Mr. Nesbitt look like in the pictures the prosecution passes around to the jury?

7. Why do the charges against Wendell Bolden get dropped?

8. What does Star Wars have to do with the way Steve designs the beginning of his film?

9. What is Steve doing when the police come to arrest him and take him away from home?

10. What is so shocking about Steve's father crying?

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