The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Act II

Which character seems to try the hardest to keep the situation on Maple Street from getting out of control?

• Don Martin
• Charlie's wife
• Mrs. Goodman
• Steve Brand

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Suspicion falls upon Steve because he has built

• a spaceship.
• an enormous shed in his backyard.
• a ham radio set.
• a bookshelf from a strange metallic substance.

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Who dies in Act II?

• Don Martin
• Pete Van Horn
• the space monster
• nobody

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Why does the group's suspicion suddenly fall upon Charlie?

• His radio begins to play.
• His car drives away on its own.
• His electricity goes on.
• He shouts something in a strange language.

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Who does Charlie accuse of causing the strange happenings?

• his wife
• Tommy
• Mrs. Brand
• Sally

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The events on Maple Street are at last explained by

• the narrator.
• two space aliens.
• the ghost of Pete Van Horn.
• Charlie.

Foreshadowing is a method often used by writers to build suspense. With foreshadowing, the writer gives the reader hints of what is going to happen. Identify what is being foreshadowed by each event.
When Les Goodman threatens trouble if anyone steps onto his porch,

• it hints that all is well on Maple Street. 
• it hints that the neighbors are going to have a party to celebrate.
• it hints that tension is building between the neighbors and will soon erupt into violence.

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When Don Martin appears with a shotgun, it hints that

• someone will be killed or wounded.
• aliens will not invade.
• life is peaceful on Maple Street.

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What lesson can be learned from this story?

• Let happiness be your guide.
• Life is easy on Maple Street.
• People should avoid letting fear guide their actions.

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Who does Charlie shoot with the shotgun and why?

• The women for being hysterical.

• Tommy for telling lies.

• Steve Brand for not supporting him.

• Peter Van Horn because he thinks he is an alien.

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