Quiz: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street

Who are most likely the “suspects” Steve refers to in the following passage (Paragraph 24)? STEVE. Go ahead, what’s my wife said? Let’s get it all out. Let’s pick out every idiosyncrasy of every man, woman, and child on the street. And then we might as well set up some kind of kangaroo court. How about a firing squad at dawn, Charlie, so we can get rid of all the suspects? Narrow them down. Make it easier for you.

• Neighbors who appear different from other neighbors

• Criminals who have been caught in the neighborhood

• City officials that control the neighbors’ lights

• A family that moves into a new house

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Which phrase from the following excerpt (Paragraph 33) most closely supports the meaning of the term scapegoat? “STEVE. [Interrupting] Charlie, don’t tell me what I can afford! And stop telling me who’s dangerous and who isn’t and who’s safe and who’s a menace. [He turns to the group and shouts.] And you’re with him, too—all of you! You’re standing here all set to crucify—all set to find a scapegoat—all desperate to point some kind of finger at a neighbor! Well now look, friends, the only thing that’s gonna happen is that we’ll eat each other up alive—”

• A. “stop telling me who’s dangerous”

• B. “desperate to point some kind of finger at a neighbor”

• C. “now, look, friends”

• D. “we’ll eat each other up alive”

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What does the following dialogue (Paragraphs 27-28) mainly reveal about Steve?

• Steve is admitting to Charlie that he is from outer space.

• Steve is showing that he finds Charlie’s questions ridiculous.

• Steve is explaining how his radio set works so Charlie will understand.

• Steve is stalling while he figures out how to answer Charlie’s questions.

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What mainly does the final line (Paragraph 53) reveal about what has happened over the course of the excerpt?

• The "monster" has been revealed, and it is Goodman.

• The neighbors have reached an agreement about who is to blame.

• The accused has become an accuser among the group of people.

• The neighbors have discovered who is causing the lights to go o

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Which of the following selections best expresses a theme of the excerpt?

• Talking through a problem can allow for a peaceful resolution.

• Fear of the unknown and paranoia can lead to disaster.

• Spying on the behavior of others assists in preventing neighborhood crime.

• Leadership is necessary when trying to come up with a solution.

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Which line from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

• ‘Until we get this all straightened out, you ain’t exactly above suspicion yourself.’

• ‘What I’d like to know is—what are we gonna do?’

• ‘I think we better keep our eye on you too!’

• ‘He comes walking out of the darkness—how am I supposed to know who he was?’

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7. The best inference that can be made about how Steve feels about Goodman is:

• Steve is suspicious of Goodman.

• Steve admires Goodman.

• Steve is indifferent to Goodman.

• Steve is afraid of Goodman.

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Which line of Steve’s from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

• A. “Monsters from outer space or something.”

• B. “‘Look, let’s forget this—’”

• C. “‘You could go home and keep your mouth shut.’”

• D. “Show them nothing!”

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