The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

If someone says that a report has no validity, it has no

• conclusion

• typographical errors

• strength

• flaws

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If a character is described as defiant when facing his enemy, you might expect him to

• sink to his knees

• beg for mercy

• spit in the enemy's face

• start crying for help

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At first, the people on Maple Street think the roar and flash of light is (a)  

• an airplane
• an explosion
• a meteor
• a space ship

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Pete Van Horn gets killed because

• he is looting houses in the darkened neighborhood

• he is becoming aggressive and threatening

• he isn't recognized in the dark, and people are scared

• people know he is working with the spacemem

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TEKS.ELA.8.8A

If instructions are explicit, you would expect to

• be confused

• be embarrassed

• have to ask somebody for clarification

• understand them

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People become suspicious when Les Goodman's car starts because

• strong points

• speech

• nothing

• everyone else's car is dead

Which of the following would incriminate a suspected thief

• knowing other criminals

• having an alibi

• having his mom write a note

• being caught red-handed

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You would be more likely to be intimidated by

• a quiet room

• a friend

• a Girl Scout

• a growling dog

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The source of Tommy's information is (a)  

• a friend who saw monsters
• a radio announcement
• stories he's read
• conversations with the spacement

What do people start looking for in their neighbors?

• nothing

• odd speech

• strange habits

• strong points