Read the sentences from the text. Then, answer the question. Well, why don’t you go downtown and check with the police, though they’ll probably think we’re crazy or something. A little power failure and right away we get all flustered and everything. Which of the words has the same meaning as flustered?

definition that follow. Then, answer the question. Les: You know what I’m guilty of? [He laughs.] Insomnia. I’m guilty of insomnia. insomnia – n. habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep --> The Latin root somnus means sleep What is the function of the prefix in- in the word insomnia?

How does Steve try to calm the crowd’s fears after Tommy hints that there may be a monster from outer space involved?

Which piece of evidence best supports your answer to the previous question?

Pete Van Horn says, ”I’ll cut through the backyard … See if the power’s still on on Floral Street. I’ll be right back!” Which adjective best describes his tone?

Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict (man v. self) in the story?

Which of the following statements is a valid theme of “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street”?

Which of these is most influential in establishing the mood in the opening scene of the play?

What is the climax of the story?

Everyone was silent, obviously expecting the worse. Some people sat on the edge of their seats or tapped their feet, almost as though they were eager to learn the verdict and be done with the waiting. No one expected good news, and it was obvious from their drawn faces and wrinkled clothes that they had been waiting a long time to hear what was inevitable. What is the tone of this passage?

It was really adorable how hard Amanda tried to host an elegant party. Certainly, she couldn’t be blamed for doing so many things wrong. She wasn’t raised in an environment in which these types of events were common. She tried her best, but of course, didn’t quite succeed. What is the tone of this passage?

The students filed in to the auditorium for what would be their third assembly about bicycle safety. Apparently they were unable to remember the basic rules from the prior two assemblies, or maybe the problem was that the speaker forgot some important detail. Either way, it was another hour away from the classroom for 200 students; what a great use of their time. What is the mood of this passage?

Len tiptoed down the dark hall, conscious of the squeaky board he knew was there. He could hear someone talking downstairs and hoped they wouldn’t hear his footsteps or his breathing, which seemed to be thunderously loud.