Following the narrator's introduction, what events begins the teleplay?
the ringing of the church
the sound of car brakes screeching
a roar of sound and a flash of light
children arguing with an ice cream man
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When the townspeople turn on their radios,
they learn that aliens have attacked
they hear nothing
they learn that a meteor has landed nearby
they hear strange, hypnotic music
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Why won't Steve Brand's car start?
It has run out of gas.
The battery is dead.
The engine is broke down.
Nobody can figure out why.
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Who is the first person to suggest that aliens have arrived?
Steve Brand
Mrs. Goodman
the narrator
none of these
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When Les Goodman's car starts by itself, the others demand
that he give them a ride.
that he give them an explanation.
to listen to his car radio.
that he drive to the police station and bring back an officer.
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Why does Pete Van Horn leave Maple Street?
to catch a space monster
to see whether Floral Street has power
to see whether a power line has broken
He is afraid of his neighbors.
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Les Goodman tells the others that he is guilty of
insomnia.
summoning space aliens.
tricking his neighbors.
none of these
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Identify whether each stage directions below is intended primarily for a camera operator, an actor, or those building the set. {We see a medium shot of the living room window of Charlie's house.}
camera operator
an actor
building the set
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
{She raises her voice.}
a camera operator
an actor
building the set
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
{The houses have porches}
a camera operator
an actor
those building the set
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
{He stares silently at his neighbors.}
camera operator
an actor
those building the set
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Where do the characters get the idea that some of them might not be human?
When Tommy talks about the science fiction stories he has read.
The idea seems believable because they've just seen something strange in the sky.