Understanding Themes in Maple Street

What is a central theme in "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• The importance of technology in society

• The dangers of mob mentality

• The benefits of community cooperation

• The inevitability of progress

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which motif is used to highlight the theme of suspicion in the story?

• The changing weather

• The flickering lights

• The sound of footsteps

• The presence of animals

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does Charlie shoot Pete Van Horn?

• He mistakes him for an alien

• He is angry with Pete

• He wants to protect his family

• He is pressured by the crowd

How does the crowd's behavior change after the power outage?

• They become more cooperative

• They start to panic and accuse each other

• They ignore the situation

• They leave the street

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the significance of the dialogue between Steve and Charlie about the aliens?

• It shows their friendship

• It reveals their fear and suspicion

• It highlights their intelligence

• It demonstrates their bravery

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze why Tommy's suggestion about aliens is taken seriously by the adults.

• The adults trust Tommy's knowledge

• The situation is tense and they are looking for explanations

• Tommy has evidence to support his claim

• The adults are playing along with Tommy's imagination

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Summarize the key event that triggers the chaos on Maple Street.

• A car accident

• A power outage and strange occurrences

• A robbery

• A fire

What motivates the aliens to manipulate the residents of Maple Street?

• To study human behavior

• To conquer the planet

• To entertain themselves

• To help the humans

Interpret the significance of the final scene with the aliens observing the chaos.

• It shows the aliens' regret

• It highlights the ease of manipulating humans

• It reveals the aliens' fear of humans

• It demonstrates the aliens' compassion

What role does fear play in the breakdown of order on Maple Street?

• It unites the community

• It causes suspicion and violence

• It leads to technological advancements

• It encourages rational thinking