Neighbors: Visualizing in The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
Question 8 • FL-1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 B
Read the excerpt from act 1 of The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street. MRS. BRAND(from her porch)Steve? What was that? STEVE(raising his voice and looking toward porch)Guess it was a meteor, honey. Came awful close, didn't it?In this excerpt, how does Steve feel about the flash of light?
Answer
A
He is not concerned about it.
B
He is worried that it will cause damage.
C
He is disappointed that it was not more exciting.
D
He is interested in learning more about it.
Explanation
Steve guesses that the flash was a meteor and says it came close, but his casual reply, “Guess it was a meteor, honey,” suggests he is not especially worried. He does not mention damage or show disappointment or a desire to investigate. The best choice is “He is not concerned about it.”
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