WorksheetsThe Twilight Zone: "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who is the creator of The Twilight Zone television series?
Rod Serling
Ray Bradbury
J. K. Rowling
Jeff Kinney
What is a teleplay?
a new electronic device
a special sound effect for movies
a play written for television
These explain the setting, provide suggestions for the actors and the director, and describe props, lighting, sound effects, and camera directions (often written in italics).
cast of characters
teleplay
stage directions
bold print
True or False?
Rod Serling created the popular television series The Twilight Zone (1959-1964) that aired eerie stories.
True
False
Tommy's information about aliens comes from . . .
his own imagination
aliens disguised as humans
stories he has read
The aliens would describe the people of Maple Street as . . .
quite predictable
very brave
totally evil
What do the aliens predict will happen next?
Everything will return to normal.
The people of Maple Street will destroy themselves.
Humans will band together to fight the aliens.
What is the setting of The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street?
People become suspicious of each other and turn on each other out of fear.
On the planet Venus
Maple Street, an ordinary street in a small American town (summer)
A possible theme for The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street is . . .
Forgiveness heals all wounds.
Prejudice and fear can destroy people and society.
Love can move the world.
A type of writing where imaginary objects and events are based on real or possible science or technology . . .
fantasy
adventure
science fiction
romance
The film version of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" . . .
uses music to create suspense
uses sound and light effects
uses filming techniques to create mood
ALL OF THE ABOVE
The teleplay (script) version of The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street . . .
uses music to create suspense
contains a cast of characters; contains stage directions in italics
allows viewers to see the action
