The Monsters are Due on Maple Street - TEST

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What does it mean to incriminate someone?

Back

To make someone seem guilty.

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What event distracted the neighbors from realizing Charlie killed Pete Van Horn?

Back

The lights at Charlie's house went on and he was the only one with lights in the whole block.

Front

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

Back

To notice how things are similar and/or how they are different.

Front

What excuse does Charlie give for his violent act at the end of the story?

Back

He says he didn't know who the figure was and that he would never have hurt anyone he knew, that he was only trying to protect his home.

Front

Why did Goodman spend many hours on his porch looking at the sky?

Back

He suffered from insomnia.

Front

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

Back

The theme explores fear, suspicion, and the consequences of mob mentality.

Front

What role does fear play in the story?

Back

Fear drives the neighbors to suspicion and violence against each other.

Front

How does the story illustrate the concept of mob mentality?

Back

The neighbors quickly turn against each other based on fear and suspicion, leading to irrational behavior.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Monsters are Due on Maple Street'?

Back

It suggests that the real monsters are not external but are the people themselves, driven by fear.

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What does the character Charlie represent in the story?

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Charlie represents how fear can lead to irrational actions and the loss of humanity.