Act 2 The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street

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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
What is the significance of Tommy saying that aliens caused the blackout?
It serves as a humorous distraction from the power outage.
It introduces a possible explanation for the power outage.
It acts as a catalyst for the growing paranoia among the neighbors.
It is dismissed by the adults as childish nonsense.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
How does the behavior of the residents change after Les Goodman's car starts on its own?
They become more united in solving the mystery.
They begin to suspect each other and grow more paranoid.
They decide to leave Maple Street in search of help.
They ignore the incident and continue with their day.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
Fear transforms the people and their neighborhood. What does this suggest about human nature?
Fear strengthens community bonds and encourages cooperation.
Fear leads to irrational behavior and the breakdown of trust.
Fear has no significant impact on the community dynamics.
Fear encourages individuals to seek logical explanations.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
What is the significance of Les Goodman looking at the night sky?
It is seen as a harmless hobby and does not affect their perception.
It is considered suspicious and fuels their paranoia.
It is admired and makes him a leader in the community.
It is ignored as irrelevant to the situation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
Why does the author focus on trust breaking down among the neighbors?
To show the importance of technology in modern life.
To highlight the dangers of isolation and lack of communication.
To illustrate how quickly fear can erode social bonds.
To entertain with a story about alien invasions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
What is the theme of The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street?
The importance of community preparedness for emergencies.
The inevitability of technological failures.
The destructive power of fear and suspicion.
The benefits of scientific reasoning.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 6 pts
How does the author use the setting of a peaceful neighborhood to enhance the story's tension?
By contrasting the tranquility with the chaos that ensues.
By showing that nothing ever happens in such neighborhoods.
By emphasizing the beauty of the neighborhood.
By suggesting that the neighborhood is immune to problems.
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