What type of conflict is described as "Character vs Society"?

Character against a group: laws, rules within society

Character against another character

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

Steve jokes that they should run a check to see who is really human

Don's assurance that the meteor could affect their machines

Man 1's comment that they are crazy to be listening to Tommy

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

clues about a future event in the story

What is the meaning of the term drama?

literature that is performed for an audience, either on stage or before a camera

lines that are written out for the characters to speak.

The conversation between the characters; makes up most of the script

The decorations on stage that help create the setting.

At the end of Act 1, what does Goodman say to the mob that foreshadows an action to come later in the play?

"As God is my witness....you're letting something begin that is a nightmare!"

"You know what I'm guilty of? I'm guilty of insomnia."

"What is this, a gag or something?"

"We're no different from any of the rest of you!"

Which two idea does the boy Tommy suggest to the crowd of neighbors? Check two answers.

That the power loss was caused by a ship landing from outer space

That some people in the neighborhood look human but are really from outer space.

That the ice cream vendor caused the flash of light.

That Mr. Goodman is from outer space

The climax of a story is the....

struggle between opposing forces

Listed below are events from the story. Check the two that are part of the conflict of the story.

The mistrust of individuals for the people around them.

People start accusing each other of being aliens in disguise.

What is so unusual about the electric power going out on Maple Street? Choose three.

The telephone lines are also out

The portable radios do not work.

The people are unable to leave the neighborhood.

What 3 events are part of the rising action?

People are spooked by everything that happens

People start accusing each other of being aliens in disguise.

Lights go on and cars start with out explanation, causing additional panic.

Which statement below is an example of character vs. character?

Sally has known Ethel Goodman since they moved in 5 years ago and doesn't feel good about keeping watch on them.

The group heads to Les Goodman's house and starts to accuse him.

The mob chases Charlie to his house and throws things at him.

Which is an example of Character vs. Self?

Sally has known Ethel Goodman since they moved in five years ago and doesn't feel good about keeping watch on them.

Charlie shoots Pete Van under the pretense that he is protecting himself.

The group heads to Les Goodman's house when his car starts up by itself, filling the air with accusations and demands.

The group goes to Charlies house.

The boy was defiant and refused to pick up his mess. What is the meaning of the word defiant?

blaming someone for someone elses mistake

Maple Street Screenplay Quiz

Authored by Jamie Burdette

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7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting of this screenplay?

Elm Street

Maple Street

Oak Street

Pine Street

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strange event occurred just before Maple Street lost electricity?

Thunderstorm

Flash of light

Earthquake

Loud noise

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

He talks to himself

Car starts by itself

He has a telescope

He wears strange clothes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does everyone suspect Goodman?

He is new to the neighborhood

Looks at the stars at night

He has a strange accent

He never leaves his house

Which character tries to be the voice of reason?

Charlie

Steve

Tommy

Les

Who did Charlie name as the “scapegoat” of the story?

Les

Steve

Tommy

Pete

Who are the real “monsters” of Maple Street?

Aliens

Themselves/residents of Maple Street

Strangers

Government agents

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Maple Street Screenplay Quiz

What is the setting of this screenplay?

What strange event occurred just before Maple Street lost electricity?

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

Why does everyone suspect Goodman?

Which character tries to be the voice of reason?

Who did Charlie name as the “scapegoat” of the story?

Who are the real “monsters” of Maple Street?

What do you learn from the dialogue between Figure One and Figure Two in the spacecraft?

According to the narrator, what two weapons are as destructive as bombs and fallouts?

What is the definition of "flustered"?

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