The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

Why did the writer make the events occur on Maple Street, USA?

• 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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Why do the residents start to believe Tommy's story?

• They had read similar stories in books.
• Tommy has always told the truth before.
• Fear overtakes their good sense.
• They think it is wise to consider every possibility.

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When Tommy tells Mr. Brand not to go downtown, he says, "They don't want you to." To whom is he referring?

• aliens from outer space
• the residents of Maple Street
• their wives
• his parents

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Which statement BEST describes a mob scene?

• Individual voices are drowned out, and fear and anger take over.
• Everyone works together to reach an agreement.
• Individual voices are heard, and everyone tries to act together.
• No one person is important, and each individual is respected.

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The residents turn against Les Goodman because they -

• like fifth columnists.
• don't like people with foreign cars.
• distrust anyone who is different.
• know the Goodman family owns a ham radio.

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What FACT did the woman observe about Les Goodman?

• He has insomnia and can't sleep some nights.
• He communicates with aliens in the middle of the night.
• He stands in his yard looking up at the stars some nights.
• He is an alien.

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Which character's speech BEST expresses the author's opinion?

• Charlie: "A little power failure and right away we get all flustered and everything."
• Sally: "It just doesn't seem right, keeping watch on one of our neighbors."
• Steve: "You're standing here all set to crucify - all set to find a scapegoat...the only thing that's gonna happen is that we'll eat each other up!"
• Les Goodman: "If anybody sets foot on my porch, they're going to get trouble!"

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What causes Goodman to go outside and look at the stars some nights?

• He is an alien.
• He sleep walks.
• He's not allowed to smoke inside.
• He has insomnia.

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What is the aliens' purpose in making the power go off on Maple Street?

• to conquer the residents
• to entertain themselves
• to teach the residents how to conserve energy
• to remain hidden from the residents

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Who is the protagonist?

• Steve
• Charlie
• the aliens
• Pete Van Horn

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