Exploring Maple Street's Monsters

Which character is accused of being an alien because his car starts by itself?

• Steve Brand

• Les Goodman

• Don Martin

• Charlie

What happens to the power and electronics on Maple Street at the beginning of the story?

• They all work perfectly

• They explode

• They stop working suddenly

• They catch fire

Summarize what the neighbors do after Tommy suggests aliens might be responsible for the power outage.

• They ignore him and go inside

• They laugh and make jokes

• They become suspicious and start accusing each other

• They call the police

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Which detail best describes the setting of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"?

• A busy city street at night

• A quiet suburban neighborhood in the afternoon

• A school playground during recess

• A farm in the countryside

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How does the crowd react when Les Goodman's car starts by itself?

• They cheer for him

• They become more suspicious and accuse him

• They fix the car

• They leave the street

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

• The importance of technology

• The dangers of prejudice and suspicion

• The value of friendship

• The excitement of adventure

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What does the power outage symbolize in the story?

• The end of the world

• The breakdown of trust and order in the community

• A simple technical problem

• A warning from the government

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Why do the aliens at the end of the story say they do not need to attack humans directly?

• Because humans will destroy themselves through fear and suspicion

• Because humans are too strong

• Because they want to be friends

• Because they are afraid of humans

What is the primary cause of the chaos on Maple Street

• Alien Invasion

• Power Outage

• Fear and Paronoia

• Natural Disaster

What role does Tommy play in escalating the tension on Maple Street?

• He remains silent throughout the ordeal

• He spreads rumors about aliens

• He tries to calm the adults with logic

• He is the first to accuse someone of being an alien

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