The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street

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

• 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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which phrase from the paragraph supports the meaning of the terms crucify and scapegoat?

• “stop telling me who’s dangerous”

• “point some kind of finger at”

• “now, look, friends”

• “we’ll eat each other up alive”

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the following dialogue mainly reveal about Steve?

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

• Steve finds Charlie’s questions ridiculous.

• Steve is explaining how his radio set works.

• Steve is stalling while he figures out how to answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Les Goodman's line below tell us about his character?

• The "monster" has been revealed, and it is Goodman.

• The neighbors have decided who is to blame.

• The accused has become an accuser among the group of people.

• The neighbors know who is causing the lights to go off.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which choice best expresses a theme of the section?

• Talking through a problem can bring a peaceful resolution.

• Fear and paranoia can bring out the worst of people.

• Spying on others helps in preventing neighborhood crime.

• Leadership is necessary when trying to solve a problem.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Which line from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 5?

• “‘... you ain’t exactly above suspicion yourself.’”

• “'What I’d like to know is—what are we gonna do?’”

• “‘I think we better keep our eye on you too!’”

• "'He came out of the dark, how do I ... know who he was?'"

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which inference about Steve's feelings toward Goodman is best supported by the excerpt?

• Steve feels protective of Goodman.

• Steve feels thankful for Goodman.

• Steve feels angry with Goodman.

• Steve feels afraid of Goodman.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which line of Steve’s most strongly supports the answer to Question 7?

• “‘Monsters from outer space or something.’”

• “‘Look, let’s forget this—’”

• “‘You could go home and keep your mouth shut.’”

• “Show them nothing!”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these choices is the best synonym for insomnia?

• Stupidity

• Oddity

• Idiosyncrasy

• Sleeplessness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

“‘So, I’ve got a car that starts by itself—well, that’s a freak thing, I admit it.’” said by...

• Goodman

• Steve

• Charlie

• Tommy

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3