The Monsters are Due on Maple Street

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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 of the unknown and how it can lead to paranoia and suspicion among people.

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Who does Tommy believe is responsible for the strange occurrences on Maple Street?

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Tommy believes that aliens are responsible for the strange occurrences.

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What causes the residents of Maple Street to become suspicious of each other?

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The residents become suspicious due to unexplained events and their fear of the unknown.

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What is the significance of Les Goodman’s insomnia in the story?

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Les Goodman’s insomnia makes him a target of suspicion, as it is seen as unusual behavior during the strange occurrences.

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How does fear influence the actions of the residents in the story?

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Fear leads the residents to act irrationally, turning against each other instead of working together.

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What event triggers the residents' paranoia in 'The Monsters are Due on Maple Street'?

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The power outage and strange noises trigger the residents' paranoia.

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What role does Tommy play in escalating the tension among the residents?

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Tommy's wild theories about aliens fuel the residents' fears and suspicions.

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How do the residents react to Tommy's explanation of the events?

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Initially, they are skeptical, but as fear grows, they start to believe him.

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

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The story suggests that in times of crisis, people may abandon reason and turn on each other.

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What is the outcome of the residents' suspicions and actions?

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The outcome is tragic, as their paranoia leads to violence and the breakdown of community.