The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Act I

Front

What causes neighbors to suspect Les Goodman is from outer space?

Back

His car starts by itself.

Front

What foreshadows that the neighbors will become suspicious of one another?

Back

Steve's joke that they should run a check to see who's really human.

Front

What is the mood at the opening of the play?

Back

Peaceful.

Front

What does Goodman say to the mob that foreshadows events in Act II?

Back

As God is my witness... you're letting something begin here that's a nightmare!

Front

Which reason is NOT a cause for suspicion towards Les Goodman?

Back

He speaks a foreign language.

Front

Define 'foreshadowing' in literature.

Back

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

What is the significance of the meteor in the play?

Back

It serves as a catalyst for the events that unfold, triggering fear and suspicion among the neighbors.

Front

Explain the term 'mood' in the context of a play.

Back

The atmosphere or emotional setting created by the author through the use of language, setting, and action.

Front

What role does Tommy play in the story?

Back

He is a character who shares his knowledge about aliens, which influences the other characters' perceptions.

Front

What does the character of Les Goodman represent in the play?

Back

He symbolizes the scapegoat, as he becomes the target of suspicion and fear among the neighbors.