Understanding Maple Street's Monsters

Who is the main character in "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"?

• Steve Brand

• Charlie

• Tommy

• Les Goodman

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What unusual event occurs at the beginning of the story?

• A power outage

• A car accident

• A fire

• A storm

Where does the story "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" take place?

• In a city

• On a farm

• On a suburban street

• In a forest

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Why do the residents of Maple Street become suspicious of each other?

• They receive a warning from the government

• They see a strange object in the sky

• They hear a radio broadcast

• They find a mysterious letter

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What is the main theme of "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"?

• The dangers of technology

• The power of friendship

• The consequences of fear and suspicion

• The importance of honesty

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How does the setting contribute to the story's tension?

• The quiet suburban street contrasts with the chaos that ensues

• The setting is dark and stormy, adding to the fear

• The setting is a busy city, which makes it hard to identify the problem

• The setting is a deserted island, isolating the characters

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What motivates Charlie to shoot Pete Van Horn?

• He wants to protect his family

• He is scared and panicked

• He is angry at Pete

• He is following orders

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Which character first suggests that aliens might be responsible for the power outage?

• Steve Brand

• Charlie

• Tommy

• Les Goodman

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How do the residents of Maple Street react to Les Goodman's car starting by itself?

• They congratulate him

• They accuse him of being an alien

• They ignore it

• They try to fix their own cars

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What message does the story convey about human nature?

• People are inherently good

• People are quick to judge and fear the unknown

• People are always rational

• People are naturally trusting

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