Monsters Are Due On Maple Street

Front

What is a 'mob' as described in 'Monsters Are Due On Maple Street'?

Back

A mob is a group of people who become mad or furious.

Front

What behavior of Les Goodman raises suspicion among the residents?

Back

Les Goodman stares at the stars at night as if waiting for something.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What do the residents begin to do towards the end of the play?

Back

They start to accuse and blame one another.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

Who does Charlie shoot in the play?

Back

Charlie shoots Pete Van Horn.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What can be inferred from the dialogue between Figure One and Figure Two?

Back

They will move on to another location and repeat their actions.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What theme is explored through the residents' behavior in 'Monsters Are Due On Maple Street'?

Back

The theme of paranoia and how fear can lead to irrational behavior.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does the play illustrate the concept of scapegoating?

Back

The residents blame Les Goodman and each other to divert attention from their own fears.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What role does fear play in the actions of the characters in the play?

Back

Fear drives the characters to act irrationally and turn against one another.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

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

Back

It suggests that the real monsters are the residents' fears and prejudices.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the play reflect societal issues?

Back

It reflects issues of mob mentality, fear of the unknown, and the consequences of suspicion.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7