Monsters are Due on Monster Street

Who are the most likely the "suspects" Steve refers to in the following above passage?

• Neighbors who appear different from other neighbors

• Criminals who have been caught in the neighborhood

• City officials that control the neighbors' lights

• A family that moves into a new house

Which phrase from the following excerpt most closely supports the meaning of the term scapegoat in the above passage?

• "Stop telling me who's dangerous!"

• "someone to blame"

• "now, look, friends."

• "we'll eat each other up alive"

What does the following dialogue mainly reveal about Steve?

• Steve is admitting to Charlie that he is from outer space.

• Steve is showing that he finds Charlie's questions ridiculous.

• Steve is explaining how his radio set works so Charlie will understand.

• Steve is stalling while he figures out how to answer Charlie's questions.

Which of the following selections best expresses a theme of the excerpt?

• Talking through a problem can allow for a peaceful resolution.

• Dear of the unknown and being paranoid can lead to disaster.

• Spying on the behavior of others assists in preventing neighborhood crime.

• Leadership is necessary when trying to come up with a solution.

Which inference can be best made about how Steve feels about Goodman?

• Steve feels protective of Goodman

• Steve feels thankful for Goodman

• Steve feels angry with Goodman

• Steve feels afraid of Goodman

Which of the following is a synonym of the word insomnia?

• awake

• joyful

• sleeplessness

• foolish

Which of the following is a synonym of the word idiosyncrasy?

• hesitant

• eager

• afraid

• quirky or weird

Which of the following is a synonym of the word reluctantly?

• afraid

• tired

• hesistantly

• foolish

Which of the following events did NOT happen in the play?

• One man's power mower stops working.

• A screeching roar is heard overhead.

• Tommy's computer starts displaying strange messages.

• Mrs. Brand's stove stops working.

Right after the power failure, Charlie says, "A little power failure and right away we get all flustered and everything." Why is this statement important?

• It suggests that there will be a greater power failure later in the story.

• It is similar to what the creatures later say about the humans.

• It suggests that the residents will discover the reason behind the power failure.

• It shows that Charlie will overcome his fear and save the town.