"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"

What is the climax of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• Charlie shoots Pete Van Horn.

• Tommy tells everyone about aliens.

• The house lights turn on and the cars start.

• People begin accusing each other.

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What is the central conflict?

• There are monsters on Maple Street who are creating problems.

• Two alien figures are turning the lights on and off.

• The people on Maple Street are confused.

• The people on Maple Street are afraid and accusing each other.

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Which quote best conveys the central conflict?

• "It was that way in the story. Nobody could leave…except the people they sent down ahead of them. They looked just like humans."

• "(People shout, accuse, and scream as the lights go on and off. Then, slowly, in the middle of this nightmarish confusion of sight and sound…)"

• "(We see the metal side of a spacecraft that sits shrouded in darkness…Two figures appear, silhouetted against the bright lights.)"

• "Maybe you better tell us. Nothing's working on this street. Nothing. No lights, no power, no radio. Nothing except one card—yours!"

What is the resolution? (How does the conflict end for the protagonists?)

• The people of Maple Street will realize none of them are monsters.

• The people of Maple Street will realize they've been tricked by aliens.

• The people of Maple Street will destroy themselves.

• The people of Maple Street will stay suspicious of each other.

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Who or what are the antagonists?

• Charlie

• The figures

• Tommy

• Fear

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Which theme is most appropriate to "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• Don't accuse people unless you have proof.

• Don't let small things lead to big conflicts.

• Human emotions can be a powerful weapon.

• Always pay attention to the people around you.

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How does Steve contribute to the development of the plot?

• He tries to calm people down.

• He tries to convince people to listen to Tommy.

• He accidentally shoots someone out of fear.

• He communicates with aliens with his radio.

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How does the description of the setting on page 417 impact the development of the plot?

• It creates a mood of suspicion and dread.

• It illustrates that Maple Street is a normal neighborhood with normal people.

• It shows that Maple Street is abnormal and full of monsters.

• It conveys the idea that Maple Street is about to fall into chaos.

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Which quote best supports the theme that fear is a driving force?

• “Throw them into darkness for a few hours, and then just sit back…”

• “I know who the monster is here… It’s the kid. It’s Tommy.”

• “They pick the most dangerous enemy they can find… and it’s themselves.”

• “You’re going to talk us into a grave! You’d let whatever’s out there walk right over us.”

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How does the author contrast Charlie's perspective from that of Steve's?

• Charlie overreacts while Steve does not seem to care about the strange events.

• Charlie gives into fear while Steve tries to be the peacemaker.

• Charlie thinks that people are overreacting while Steve instigates the conflict.

• Charlie does not feel guilty about shooting Pete while Steve realizes they made a mistake.

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