The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street Reading Comprehension

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Events occur on Maple Street, U.S.A. because the setting suggests they could happen anywhere.

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The setting suggests that the events could happen anywhere.

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Events that make residents nervous: 1) Power mower stops, 2) Screeching roar overhead, 3) Stove stops working. Except:

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Tommy's computer displays strange messages.

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Charlie comments on a power failure, saying, "A little power failure and right away we get all flustered." Why is this significant?

Back

It parallels what the creatures later say about humans.

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Tommy warns Mr. Brand not to go downtown, saying, 'They don’t want you to.' Who is he referring to?

Back

Aliens from outer space.

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Residents believe Tommy's story due to fear overtaking their good sense.

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Fear overtakes their good sense.

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Mob scene: Individual voices drowned out; fear and anger prevail.

Back

Individual voices are drowned out, and fear and anger takes over.

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Residents turn against Les Goodman due to distrust of those who are different.

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distrust anyone who is different.

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Charlie remarks on Maple Street's candlelight, likening it to the dark ages. What deeper meaning does this imply?

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Residents let fear, not reason, take over.

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Charlie shoots Pete Van Horn because he sees a dark figure approaching and thinks it's a monster.

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Sees a dark figure and thinks it's a monster.

Front

Real monster at the end of the play:

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fear and prejudice of human minds.