The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street

After Steve heard the roar, he noticed that the electric appliances, phone-lines, cars, and radios wouldn't work. This suggests that there was some sort of disruption in the electrical system or a power outage. This event is considered weird because it is unusual for all these devices to stop working simultaneously, indicating a strange occurrence or phenomenon.

Les Goodman became a scapegoat because his odd personality and habit of sitting outside all night looking up to the sky led his neighbors to assume that he was the cause of their problems. They blamed him without any evidence or justification, making him a convenient target for their frustrations and troubles.

The correct answer is Insomnia (a sleeping disorder). This is supported by the statement that Goodman admits to having it. Insomnia is a condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, leading to inadequate rest and potential daytime impairment.

Steve thinks the roar he heard was a meteor because meteors can produce loud booming sounds as they enter the Earth's atmosphere. This explanation is supported by the fact that meteors are known to create sonic booms, which can be mistaken for loud roars.

Pete Van Horn is not a main character because he is the only name mentioned that is not commonly associated with being a main character. Steve, Tommy, and Charlie are all names that are often used for main characters in stories, while Pete Van Horn is not as commonly used.

The neighbors have inferred that Les Goodman and his family are oddballs based on the statement "He was always an oddball. Him and his whole family were real oddballs." This suggests that Les and his family have peculiar or unconventional behaviors or characteristics that set them apart from others in the neighborhood.

Steve accuses Tommy of reading too many comic books and watching too many movies. This can be inferred from the statement that Tommy tells Steve "whatever it is, it doesn't want us to leave here." This suggests that Tommy's belief is influenced by fictional scenarios and plots that he has encountered in comic books and movies.

This story is a teleplay, which is a type of script specifically written for television. Teleplays are written to be performed on television and often include camera directions and specific formatting for television production.

Tommy encourages people not to leave the street because he believes that they may not even be able to get to town. This implies that there are obstacles or dangers preventing them from reaching the safety of the town. It suggests that leaving the street might expose them to more risks or difficulties compared to staying where they are.

As the mob came closer, its words became more intelligible, allowing Mr. Goodman to hear and understand them. This means that the words became clearer and easier to comprehend as the mob approached. Mr. Goodman was able to make sense of what the mob was saying because their words were intelligible.