The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Final Flashcard

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What is the main theme of 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The main theme is the fear and prejudice of human minds, which can lead to irrational behavior and conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What event triggers the residents' suspicion in 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The arrival of a mysterious object in the sky and the subsequent strange occurrences.

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How do the residents of Maple Street react to Les Goodman?

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They turn on him due to their distrust of anyone who is different.

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What does Tommy's warning to Steve imply about the community's mindset?

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It implies that the community is influenced by fear and paranoia, believing in an external threat.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What role does prejudice play in the events of 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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Prejudice leads to scapegoating and the breakdown of community trust among the residents.

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Who does Tommy refer to when he mentions 'THEY' in the context of the story?

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He refers to aliens from outer space.

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What is the outcome for the residents of Maple Street by the end of the play?

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They are turning on one another, illustrating the destructive nature of fear.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What does the teleplay suggest about human nature in times of crisis?

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It suggests that fear can reveal the worst aspects of human nature, leading to irrational and harmful actions.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

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How does the setting of Maple Street contribute to the story's themes?

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The suburban setting represents a seemingly peaceful community that is quickly disrupted by fear and suspicion.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the significance of the title 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The title suggests that the real monsters are not external threats but the internal fears and prejudices of the residents.