What started the problem at the beginning of the story?
A light, flash, and loud sound. The power goes off.
200
Describe Charlie - what type of person is he?
200
Give an example of an External conflict
200
What is the mood at the end of the story?
angry, mob-like, suspicious, etc.
200
"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man." This quote helps explain what about the genre?
Helps to know it is Science fiction.
300
Where did Pete Van Horn go?
He went to Floral St. to see if they had power.
300
Who is the author of the story?
Rod Serling
300
What happened to Steve's car?
It wouldn't start
300
"Maple Street in the last calm and reflective moments...before monsters came!" Is an example of....
foreshadow
400
Why did Charlie kill someone?
He thought it was a monster
400
What is the theme?
Many different answers
400
Who was the first to suggest that aliens were the cause of the problem?
Tommy
400
Finish the quote: " In this brief fraction of a moment they take the first step toward performing a metamorphosis that changes people from a ____________ ________ ____ ______."
"...group into a mob."
500
Why was Les Goodman a suspect?
1. His car started by itself
2. He went out at night and looked at the stars
3. His porch light went on and off
500
What genre is the story?
teleplay, Science fiction, drama
500
Who are the true monsters in the story?
The people and their thoughts and suspicions.
500
Explain "The tools of conquest do not necessarily come with bombs and explosions and fallout." Who said it and what does it mean