“The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street” Act I Questions, Zaption, and Identifying Irony WS

Act I Question 1 – Number the main events. (answers will vary) On quiet, suburban Maple Street, somewhere in America, the inhabitants notice a meteor-like object fly overhead. After it passes, all electronics and electricity go dead. A young boy named Tommy tells a story he read about aliens arriving from outer space. Believing his story, the people start to suspect each other of being secret aliens. One resident, Pete Van Horn, leaves to check the next block over. Meanwhile, Mr. Goodman's car mysteriously starts. Everyone accuses him of being an alien. Steve tries to talk some sense into the mob, but fails.

2. Literary Analysis Questions 757 – They come out of their homes to share what is happening and to compare their experiences. p. 759 – Tommy is afraid that if Charlie and Steve leave, “they” will become angry. 760 – She is afraid that the crowd will grow too aggressive in their jeering and mocking; she is embarrassed by Tommy’s naïve ideas. p. 765 – Fear. Goodman shouts because he is afraid.

3. Explain the difference between a group and a mob. Mob : (noun) ( 1 ) Large disorderly crowd especially one that has gathered to attack or cause mischief Crowd : (noun) ( 1 ) Large number of people gathered together in the open

4. Critical Viewing p. 762 The bright colors of the houses contrast with the eerie threatening mood of the scene, they do match the mood at the beginning of the screenplay.

On page 760, the stage directions explain that Steve is speaking “with an optimism he obviously doesn’t feel but is desperately trying to instill in himself as well as the others.” Paraphrase this statement. Steve is speaking in a way that shows he is looking on the bright side (even though he really doesn’t feel that way) in order to get other people to have a positive and rational outlook about the situation.

What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. People with insomnia have one or more of the following symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep Waking up too early in the morning Feeling tired upon waking

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