The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

What is the main theme of Act 1 of 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• fear and paranoia

• hope and optimism

• love and romance

• friendship and trust

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does fear affect the residents of Maple Street?

• Fear causes paranoia, suspicion, and turns the residents against each other.

• Fear causes the residents to flee the neighborhood.

• Fear has no effect on the residents of Maple Street.

• Fear brings the residents together and strengthens their bond.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the significance of the power outage on Maple Street?

• It causes the residents to come together and form a stronger community.

• It has no significant impact on the residents of Maple Street.

• It triggers paranoia and suspicion among the residents, leading to chaos and the breakdown of social order.

• It leads to an increase in crime and violence on Maple Street.

How does the breakdown of communication contribute to the community's fear?

• Lack of resources, lack of communication skills, and language barriers

• Misunderstandings, misinformation, and lack of trust

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is mob mentality?

• Behavior of individuals in a group or crowd influenced by the majority.

• Behavior of individuals in a group or crowd influenced by personal beliefs.

• Behavior of individuals in a group or crowd influenced by external factors.

• Behavior of individuals in a group or crowd influenced by the minority.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does mob mentality contribute to the chaos on Maple Street?

• Mob mentality encourages rational thinking and problem-solving.

• Mob mentality promotes peace and harmony on Maple Street.

• Mob mentality leads to cooperation and unity among the residents.

• Mob mentality causes fear, suspicion, and irrational behavior among the residents.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does the play suggest about the nature of fear?

• Fear has no impact on human behavior.

• Fear is a powerful and destructive force.

• Fear is a positive and empowering force.

• Fear is a weak and insignificant emotion.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

How does the play explore the theme of community breakdown?

• By highlighting the strong bonds and unity among the characters within the community.

• By focusing on the positive aspects and achievements of the community.

• By depicting conflicts, divisions, and tensions among the characters within the community.

• By portraying the community as harmonious and free from conflicts.

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

• Unity and cooperation can overcome any challenge.

• Monsters are real and should be feared.

• Fear and paranoia can lead to the destruction of a community.

• The government is responsible for the destruction of communities.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the play warn against the dangers of mob mentality?

• By demonstrating the benefits of working together as a group and making collective decisions.

• By portraying the mob as heroes who successfully overthrow an oppressive regime.

• By emphasizing the importance of conformity and following the crowd.

• By showing how a group of people can be easily influenced and manipulated, leading to irrational behavior and the loss of individuality.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7