WorksheetsAnticipation Stations: "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
When did the first episode of The Twilight Zone air?
1961
1960
1959
1962
Where was Rod Serling born?
Chicago, Illinois
Binghamton, New York
Los Angeles, California
Syracuse, New York
What was Rod Serling's role in World War II?
Paratrooper
Medic
Pilot
Engineer
Why did Rod Serling create a science fiction show?
To avoid censorship
To explore his love for science fiction
To entertain audiences
To experiment with storytelling
What is censorship?
Your teacher reminding you to lower your voice
Your parents not letting you watch a certain tv show
The suppression or control of speech, public communication, and other ideas that are "offensive"
What was the main focus of each Twilight Zone episode?
Revealing socially relevant messages
Creating unique plot lines
Exploring supernatural elements
Entertaining the audience
What was the fear that weighed heavily on people's minds during the airing of 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?
Effects of the Cold War
Fear of nuclear weapons
Fear of communism
Fear of supernatural creatures
What was the Cold War?
Tension between the Soviet Union and the United States
A war fought in cold weather
A war fought with nuclear weapons
A war against communism
What did Americans fear about communism?
Loss of cultural identity
Loss of economic stability
Loss of political freedoms
Loss of technological advancements
Who encouraged suspicion and paranoia about communism in the United States?
Joseph McCarthy
Rod Serling
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
What was the concept of mob mentality?
People can be influenced by others in a group to change their beliefs
People can be influenced by supernatural forces
People can be influenced by government propaganda
People can be influenced by their own fears
How did fear and rumors affect people's thinking and actions during the Cold War?
They led to suspicion and paranoia
They led to increased patriotism
They led to peaceful protests
They led to technological advancements
What is the relevance of the ideas from 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street' today?
Fear and rumors still affect the way people think and act
The Cold War is still ongoing
Communism is still a major threat
People are no longer influenced by mob mentality
What can viewers learn from the Twilight Zone episode where a man turns everyone else into a version of himself?
The importance of spending time with people who have diverse ways of thinking
The dangers of extreme isolation
The power of supernatural abilities
The consequences of breaking the rules
What do audiences learn from the Twilight Zone episode where a character wants to be alone and read, but breaks his glasses once he finds himself alone?
The dangers of extreme isolation
The importance of spending time with people who have diverse ways of thinking
The power of supernatural abilities
The consequences of breaking the rules
How many acts are in this teleplay?
1
2
3
4
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
A type of writing where imaginary objects and events are based on real or possible science or technology . . .
fantasy
adventure
science fiction
romance
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
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
