Exploring The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Act 1

On Maple Street, a peaceful neighborhood is disrupted by a mysterious event causing a power outage. As residents try to understand the situation, young Tommy suggests an alien invasion theory, which fuels suspicion and fear. This leads to a breakdown of trust, as the community spirals into mob mentality, highlighting the dangers of fear and paranoia.

What is the setting of the story?

• A busy marketplace

• A quiet residential street

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

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What causes the residents to look up at the sky?

• A sudden storm

• A passing airplane

• A flash of light and a roar

• A loud explosion

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What do the residents notice has stopped working after the flash of light?

• Their cars

• Their water supply

• Their phones and electricity

• Their televisions

How do the residents initially react to the power outage?

• They panic and run away

• They calmly discuss the situation

• They ignore it and continue their activities

• They immediately suspect each other

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Who suggests that aliens might be responsible for the power outage?

• Steve

• Don

• Charlie

• Tommy

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What does Steve suggest might have caused the power outage?

• A meteor

• A solar flare

• An alien invasion

• A government experiment

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What unusual event happens with Les Goodman's car?

• It explodes

• It starts by itself

• It disappears

• It changes color

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What does the woman from the crowd accuse Les Goodman of doing late at night?

• Looking up at the sky

• Talking to strangers

• Spying on neighbors

• Leaving town secretly

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How does the crowd's behavior change as they suspect Les Goodman?

• They become more friendly

• They turn into a mob

• They leave him alone

• They call the police

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What does Les Goodman claim is the reason for his unusual behavior?

• He is an alien

• He has insomnia

• He is conducting an experiment

• He is hiding something

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