The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Act 1 Review

Front

What causes neighbors to suspect Les Goodman is from outer space?

Back

His car starts on its own.

Front

What does Pete Van Horn volunteer to do?

Back

Walk to the nearby street to see if the power is off there too.

Front

Which character's statement best explains why the people on Maple Street are upset about their machines not running?

Back

Charlie: A little power failure and right away we get all flustered and everything.

Front

Why does the suspect keep changing in the story?

Back

People’s peculiarities are seen as evidence.

Front

What clue might lead you to predict that the neighbors will become suspicious of one another?

Back

Steve's joke that they should run a check to see who's really human.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Monsters are Due on Maple Street'?

Back

The theme explores fear and paranoia in a community.

Front

How does the power failure affect the characters' behavior?

Back

It leads to suspicion and irrational accusations among neighbors.

Front

What role does Tommy play in the story?

Back

Tommy is a character whose ideas and fears influence the others.

Front

What does the meteor symbolize in the story?

Back

The meteor symbolizes the unknown and the fear of the unfamiliar.

Front

How do the characters' reactions to the power outage reflect human nature?

Back

They show how quickly people can turn against each other when faced with fear.