Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

What effect does the following stage direction have on the reader?
"The dark figure continues to walk toward them as the people stand there, fearful, mothers clutching children, men standing in front of their wives."

• shows the character is trying to stay calm, but is feeling more upset than shown

• emphasizes the fact that everyone in the crowd is so overcome with fear of the unknown

• makes the reader focus on outer space

• makes the reader laugh

What is the main theme of 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• Fear and paranoia

• Love and friendship

• Adventure and exploration

• Technology and innovation

Who is the author of 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• Ray Bradbury

• Rod Serling

• Stephen King

• H.G. Wells

What genre does 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Romance

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

In 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street', what causes the initial panic among the residents?

• A power outage

• A fire

• A robbery

• A storm

Which character first suggests that aliens might be responsible for the events on Maple Street?

• Steve Brand

• Charlie

• Tommy

• Les Goodman

What literary device is primarily used in 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street' to build tension?

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does the power outage symbolize in 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• Loss of control

• Technological advancement

• Environmental issues

• Economic collapse

How do the residents of Maple Street react to the strange occurrences?

• They remain calm and rational

• They become suspicious and paranoid

• They leave the neighborhood

• They call the police immediately

What is the climax of 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• The arrival of the aliens

• The power being restored

• The mob turning on each other

• The discovery of a hidden treasure