Exploring the Themes of The Monsters are Due on Maple Street

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the episode?

• The importance of community

• The nature of human fear and judgment

• The impact of supernatural forces

• The power of technology

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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

What event disrupts the peaceful setting of Maple Street?

• An alien invasion

• A power outage

• A mysterious object passing overhead

• A sudden storm

Who first suggests that aliens might be responsible for the strange events?

• Charlie

• Pete Van Horn

• Les

• Tommy

Why do the neighbors begin to suspect Les of being an alien?

• He has a working car

• He acts suspiciously

• He stays up late looking at the sky

• All of the above

What action does Charlie take that escalates the situation further?

• He accuses Steve of being an alien

• He tries to leave Maple Street

• He shoots a shadowy figure

• He destroys Les's car

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

Who is the shadowy figure that Charlie shoots?

• Pete Van Horn

• An alien

• Les

• Tommy

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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 ultimate cause of the chaos on Maple Street?

• A natural disaster

• Human fear and suspicion

• A government experiment

• Actual alien invasion

What do the actual extraterrestrials conclude about human nature?

• Humans are technologically advanced

• Humans are inherently violent

• Humans are easily manipulated by fear

• Humans are naturally cooperative

What modern-day phenomenon does the narrator compare to the events on Maple Street?

• Social media manipulation

• Technological advancements

• Economic inequality

• Global warming

What is the narrator's final advice to the audience?

• Trust your neighbors

• Resist joining mobs and focus on community

• Embrace technology

• Prepare for alien invasions

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6