Characters
Literary Elements
Story Questions
Vocab 1
Vocab 2
100

This person grabbed the shotgun when the figure was approaching

Charle

100

Who is the protagonist of the play?

Steve Brand

100

How are readers first made aware that things are not functioning normally on Maple Street?

The power is not working

100

What is the term for hypnotized; motionless with horror?

transfixed

100

What is the term for: to appear in bodily form; ghost-like

materialized

200
This person was brave and a leader who remained calm and reasonable

Steve Brand

200
What is the setting of the play? (Time and place)

Time: 6:43 PM (Late September)

Place: Maple Street -USA

200

Who is the first to be accused on Maple Street?

Les Goodman

200
What is the term for: a strong feeling of dislike from someone 

antagonism

200

What is the term for: to come together

converging

300

This person was targeted for his odd behavior, and the "scapegoat" 

Les Goodman

300

What type of conflict is this play?

Person vs. Society

300

Why wouldn't Steve Brand let anyone in the house check his radio when they started to accuse him?

He didn't feel like he should have to prove his innocence

300

What is the term for: a major change

metamorphosis

300

What is the term for: a person or group made to bear the blame for others

scapegoat

400

This person loved comic books and introduced the idea that aliens appear as humans

Tommy

400

How did the mood change throughout the play?

It started cheery and happy and ended nightmarish/mournful

400

What is a possible theme?

As long as you provide a good message, you get credit

400

What is the term for: guard-like or watchful

sentry

400

What is the term for: covered or concealed from view

shrouded

500

This person left Maple Street to see if there was power on Floral Street, and sadly he was killed

Pete Van Horn

500

What is the climax of the play?

When the neighbors realize it was Pete Van Horn was shot 

500

Who do readers find out caused the power problems?

Figure 1 and Figure 2 from outer space
500

What is the term for: a peculiar or abnormal behavior

idiosyncracy

500

What is the term for: a state of admiration, surprise, or awe; amazement

wonderful