Act II: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

Which character seems to try the hardest to keep the situation on Maple Street from getting out of control?

• Don Martin
• Charlie's wife
• Mrs. Goodman
• Steve Brand

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Suspicion falls upon Steve because he has built

• a spaceship.
• an enormous shed in his backyard.
• a ham radio set.
• a bookshelf from a strange metallic substance.

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What does Charlie do when a figure approaches from the darkness?

• fires Don Martin's shotgun
• holds up his own shotgun
• locks himself in his house
• runs toward the figure

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Who dies in Act II?

• Don Martin
• Pete Van Horn
• the space monster
• nobody

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Why does the group's suspicion suddenly fall upon Charlie?

• His radio begins to play.
• His car drives away on its own.
• His electricity goes on.
• He shouts something in a strange language.

Who does Charlie accuse of causing the strange happenings?

• his wife
• Tommy
• Mrs. Brand
• Sally

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The events on Maple Street are at last explained by

• the narrator.
• two space aliens.
• the ghost of Pete Van Horn.
• Charlie.

A search warrant is

• a person who investigates traffic accidents.
• a legal document permitting someone to buy a house.
• a legal document permitting a search of private property.

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Two converging lights in the sky would

• move away from each other.
• change colors.
• join together into a single light.

Foreshadowing is a method often used by writers to build suspense. With foreshadowing, the writer gives the reader hints of what is going to happen. Identify what is being foreshadowed by each event.
When Les Goodman threatens trouble if anyone steps onto his porch,

• it hints that all is well on Maple Street. 
• it hints that the neighbors are going to have a party to celebrate.
• it hints that tension is building between the neighbors and will soon erupt into violence.