Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'antagonism' as used in 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

• Friendship

• Hostility

• Indifference

• Curiosity

Which word best describes the mood on Maple Street at the beginning of the story?

• Calm

• Chaotic

• Suspicious

• Joyful

In the context of the story, what does the word 'idiosyncrasy' mean?

• A common habit

• A peculiar trait

• A shared belief

• A strong emotion

What part of speech is the word 'transfixed' in the sentence: 'The crowd stood transfixed by the strange event'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which sentence uses the word 'optimism' correctly?

• Her optimism was evident in her constant complaints.

• His optimism shone through his hopeful words.

• The optimism of the storm was frightening.

• Optimism was the cause of his anger.

What is the synonym of 'inexplicable' as used in the story?

• Understandable

• Mysterious

• Predictable

• Ordinary

How does the author use the word 'converging' in the story?

• To describe a separation

• To indicate a meeting point

• To show a disagreement

• To highlight a difference

What is the antonym of 'defiant' as used in the story?

• Rebellious

• Submissive

• Aggressive

• Stubborn

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'scapegoat'?

• He was the scapegoat for their success.

• She became the scapegoat for the team's failure.

• The scapegoat was praised for his efforts.

• They celebrated the scapegoat's victory.

What does the word 'flustered' imply about a character's state of mind?

• Calm and composed

• Confused and agitated

• Happy and relaxed

• Focused and determined