Vocabulary Quiz: Maple Street Monsters

What does the term "mob mentality" refer to in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• The tendency of people to act individually and independently

• The tendency of people to act collectively and irrationally

• The ability of a group to make rational decisions

• The influence of a single leader over a group

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Define the term "scapegoat" as used in the context of the story.

• A person who is praised for their actions

• A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings of others

• A person who leads a group to success

• A person who is ignored by the community

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of "prejudice" in the context of "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• A fair and unbiased opinion

• A preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience

• A decision made after careful consideration

• A legal judgment

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," what does the term "alien" refer to?

• A person from another country

• A being from another world

• A person who is unfamiliar with the neighborhood

• A new resident on Maple Street

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does "suspicion" mean in the context of the story?

• A feeling of trust and confidence

• A feeling of doubt or mistrust

• A feeling of certainty and assurance

• A feeling of happiness and joy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Define "hysteria" as it is depicted in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street."

• Calm and rational behavior

• Uncontrollable emotion or excitement

• Logical and reasoned thinking

• Quiet and peaceful demeanor

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the term "conformity" mean in the context of the story?

• The act of standing out and being different

• The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms

• The act of leading a group with new ideas

• The act of resisting peer pressure

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the definition of "fear" as it is used in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• A sense of safety and security

• An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous

• A feeling of joy and excitement

• A state of complete calmness

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In the story, what does "paranoia" mean?

• A state of extreme trust and confidence

• A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution

• A feeling of complete relaxation

• A sense of overwhelming happiness

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does "isolation" refer to in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• The act of being surrounded by friends

• The state of being in a group

• The state of being separated from others

• The act of joining a community

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DOK Level 1: Recall