The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Intro

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What is conflict?

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The problem that is being solved.

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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street is part of what TV Series?

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The Twilight Zone.

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What does Pete Van Horn decide to do?

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He goes to check if Floral Street still has power.

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When Tommy (the teenage boy) says 'They don't want you to.' to who is he referring?

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The aliens.

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Which word below best describes Maple Street BEFORE the meteor flew by?

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Normal.

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

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The theme explores fear, suspicion, and the breakdown of community.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The main characters include Tommy, Pete Van Horn, and the residents of Maple Street.

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What event triggers the conflict in the story?

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The appearance of a meteor that causes a power outage.

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How does fear affect the characters' behavior in the story?

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Fear leads to paranoia and mistrust among the residents.

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What role do the aliens play in the story?

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The aliens manipulate the situation to show how easily humans can turn against each other.