The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street - Act I

Front

What is a 'mob'?

Back

A group of people who become mad/furious.

Front

What event causes the conflict at the beginning of the story?

Back

The people see and hear a flash and roar.

Front

What is the setting of Act I?

Back

Any ordinary town in the U.S.

Front

What makes Les Goodman a suspect according to the woman?

Back

He stares at the stars at night as if waiting for something.

Front

What does Les Goodman admit to being guilty of?

Back

Insomnia.

Front

Define 'conflict' in the context of a story.

Back

A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

Front

What role does fear play in 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

Back

Fear leads to suspicion and irrational behavior among the characters.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does the setting influence the characters' actions?

Back

The ordinary setting makes the characters' reactions more relatable and realistic.

Front

What is the theme of paranoia in the play?

Back

Paranoia leads to the breakdown of community and trust among neighbors.