The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

Why do you think the writer made the events occur on Maple Street, U.S.A.? 

• The aliens were told to find this street. 
• The setting indicates that small towns are filled with superstitious people. 
• The main characters live on this street. 
• The setting suggests that the events could happen anywhere. 

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At the end of the play, it turns out that the real monster is — 

• Tommy’s story actually comes true
• the fear and suspicion in the minds of humans
• Charlie’s behavior 
• Steve’s mind 

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At the opening of the play, the camera pans down to show Maple Street. At this point, the residents seem — 

• friendly with each other 
• like a violent mob 
• suspicious of one another 
• like aliens from outer space 

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At first, the residents do not believe Tommy’s tale. A complication arises when — 

• the lights suddenly go on at Steve’s house 
• Les Goodman’s car suddenly starts up 
• the neighbors find out that Les Goodman is an alien 
• he aliens send four creatures to earth to prepare for the landing 

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At the end of the play, the residents of Maple Street are — 

• resolving their problems 
• meeting with the aliens 
• turning on one another 
• moving to another town 

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The instructions in the text of a play, especially indicating movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting.
What is this? 

• narrator's thoughts
• point of view
• stage directions
• scene instruction

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Pete Van Horn says, "I'll cut through the backyard...See if the power's still on on Floral Street. I'll be right back!" Which adjective best describes his tone? 

• confused
• alarmed
• reasonable
• doubting

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Which of these is most influential in establishing the mood in the opening scene of the play? 

• the sound of narrator's voice
• the stage directions
• the characters' dialogue
• the camera angle

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Which statement below best describes the role of the character Woman? 

• The Woman was the only real The Woman is the real monster among the neighbors.
• The Woman tries to calm the crowd every time they begin to panic.
• The Woman does not play a significant role in the story.
• The Woman says things that encourage fear and suspicion among the neighbors.

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How do the residents of Maple Street first react to the various failures after the mysterious event? 

• They become confused and try to figure out what's going on.
• They immediately begin to point fingers (blame each other).
• They get together and assign one person the task of leaving the neighborhood for information.
• They decide to call for help.