Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Vocabulary

What does the word 'antagonism' mean in the context of 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• Friendship

• Hostility

• Indifference

• Curiosity

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the mood on Maple Street at the beginning of the story?

• Calm

• Chaotic

• Suspicious

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street', what does the word 'idiosyncrasy' refer to?

• A common habit

• A unique trait

• A shared belief

• A group activity

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is the meaning of 'inexplicable' as used in 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• Easily explained

• Difficult to understand

• Unimportant

• Predictable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• The dangers of technology

• The power of community

• The impact of fear and suspicion

• The importance of friendship

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the term 'mob mentality' mean in the context of the story?

• Individual thinking

• Group panic

• Calm reasoning

• Peaceful protest

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the author use the word 'transfixed' in the story?

• To describe someone moving quickly

• To show someone is deeply focused

• To indicate someone is confused

• To suggest someone is angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What role does the word 'scapegoat' play in the story?

• A person who is blamed for the faults of others

• A leader of the community

• A hero who saves the day

• A neutral observer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which literary device is used when the power outage is described as 'eerie'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word 'defiant' mean in the context of the story?

• Obedient

• Rebellious

• Confused

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4