The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Vocabulary

Front

reluctantly

Back

hesitantly

Front

To place blame on someone else even if they aren't guilty

Back

scapegoat

Front

"So I've got a car that starts by itself--well, that's a freak thing, I admit it." Who said this?

Back

Goodman

Front

"That's not the only thing that can happen to us." Who said this?

Back

Charlie

Front

dense

Back

foolish

Front

What does 'scapegoat' mean?

Back

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings of others.

Front

What is the meaning of 'reluctantly'?

Back

In an unwilling and hesitant manner.

Front

Who is the character that expresses doubt about the situation in 'The Monsters are Due on Maple Street'?

Back

Steve

Front

What does 'dense' imply when describing a person?

Back

It suggests that the person is foolish or slow to understand.

Front

What is the significance of the character Charlie in the story?

Back

Charlie represents the fear and paranoia that can arise in uncertain situations.