Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

Front

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

Back

Accuse/blame one another.

Front

What behavior of Les Goodman makes him a suspect?

Back

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

Front

What event makes Charlie look suspicious to the neighbors?

Back

Charlie's lights turn on.

Front

Why do the residents start to believe Tommy’s story?

Back

Fear overtakes their good sense.

Front

What makes the crowd suspicious of Les Goodman?

Back

His car is the only one that works.

Front

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

Back

The dangers of paranoia and mob mentality.

Front

How does fear influence the actions of the residents?

Back

It leads them to irrational decisions and accusations.

Front

What role does Tommy play in the story?

Back

He is a character whose story about aliens influences the crowd's fear.

Front

What is the significance of the power outage in the play?

Back

It serves as a catalyst for the residents' fear and suspicion.

Front

How does the play illustrate the concept of 'the other'?

Back

It shows how fear of the unknown can lead to scapegoating.