Show:
Characters
Plot
Vocabulary Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary Definitions
Theme and Author's Purpose
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A rational, calm leader of the group who eventually gets upset when he is accused of something.

Who is Steve?

100

This changes Steve and Charlie's plan to go downtown and talk with the police.

What is when Tommy tells Steve and Charlie not to go?

100

Synonym: Scared; frightened

What is intimidated?

100

What is the definition of converging?

What is coming together?

100

It is the theme of this entire play.

What is "Fear can cause people to turn on each other." (Or something like that)

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A serious, intelligent person who truly believes in what he reads.

Who is Tommy?

200
This situation complicates things because it is the start of the first person being a scapegoat.
What is Les Goodman's car starting on it's own?
200
Antonym: Diverging
What is converging?
200

What does menace mean?

What is a danger; threat

200
It is the author's purpose. (hint: start with either persuade, entertain, or inform)
What is that he wanted to entertain us with a play that has a message.
300

A character who seems to blame many people throughout the play. His actions end up dangerous.

Who is Charlie?

300
It's a situation that distracts the crowd (and Charlie) from blaming Steve in Act Two.
What is when a figure (Van Horn) starts walking toward them?
300
Antonym: Obedient
What is defiant?
300

What is transfixed definition?

What is very still; as if nailed to the spot?

300
Two weapons that the aliens use on Maple Street.
What is humans (human nature), fear, prejudice, suspicion? (Any 2)
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The first person to accuse Les Goodman; he also is the first to accuse Steve of something odd.

Who is Don Martin?

400
It complicates the plot because this person tells about this other person owning this mechanical device, possibly communicating with aliens.
What is when Don tells the crowd about Steve's odd behavior?
400
Synonym: Hypnotized
What is transfixed?
400

What is idiosyncrasy?

What is a peculiar mannerism?

400
Any two things that Steve does/says that reflect the author's point of view.
What is when he refuses to accuse, taking the gun out of Don's hands, telling the group they are looking for a scapegoat, turning the mob back into a group? (any two)
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A leader who explains how human nature truly works. He knows exactly what to do in order to get what he wants.

Who is Figure one?

500
It is the ending plot complication; the whole reason all of the neighbors continue to accuse one another and fight.
What is when the aliens continue to turn the power on and off at different houses?
500
Synonym: Oddity
What is idiosyncrasy?
500

What is the definition of defiant?

What is boldly resisting authority?

500
"Prejudices can kill and suspicion can destroy." This is another time in true history when this statement applies.
What is (any of the following): Slavery, Salem witch trials, Holocaust, Apartheid....?