Capitals and Commas — Unit test

Question 10 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

Which detail from The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street most clearly foreshadows that the residents of Maple Street will turn on Steve?

Answer

Steve gets the neighborhood crowd to slow down as they approach Les Goodman’s house.

Steve explains to Les Goodman that the neighbors are on a monster kick, looking for aliens from outer space who may be in disguise.

Mrs. Goodman tells Steve this is all madness, and he agrees with her assessment of the situation.

Charlie thinks that Steve sounds anxious and the neighbors better keep an eye on him.

Explanation

A detail foreshadows that the residents will turn on Steve if it hints that they may suspect him. Charlie thinks Steve sounds anxious and says the neighbors should keep an eye on him, showing that suspicion is already beginning to focus on Steve. The other choices show Steve trying to calm or explain the situation, rather than neighbors becoming suspicious of him.

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