What can you infer was the tiny idea that wormed its way through Grayson's mind?

Letting Maniac live with him and inviting him to stay

Lively dance of Bohemian origin

Why was Maniac looking around for Mrs. Beale at the football game?

He was afraid Mrs. Beale had heard him trash talking.

What did Grayson do before working at the park zoo?

He was a pitcher in the Minor Leagues.

The first day Grayson and Maniac meet, Grayson invites him to stay at his. Why doesn't Maniac want to stay with him?

He is afraid that like before something will go wrong

Training teams for Major league sports

While Grayson questioned him about school, Maniac realized that he….

Wouldn’t go to school unless he had a home.

Why do Maniac and Grayson get along so well?

Their lives were very similar. They love baseball and don't have a family

One of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral

To wander around aimlessly, take a winding course

Novice, an athlete playing their first season on a professional team

Why Maniac buys a bunch of books and exclaims "I want them all!" Why would the author write this?

To show that Maniac yearns for knowledge

What book did Jeffrey give to Grayson for Christmas?

The Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays

“ He held the cold hand that had thrown the pitch that had struck out Willie mays"

The author's tone is respectful

What evidence best shows that Grayson was very fond of Maniac Magee?

Grayson gifts him hi glove from the Minors

When Grayson takes Maniac to the Diner and asks him questions about his life in the East end, what does he not realize?

that black people are a lot like white people

What kind of questions did Grayson ask Maniac about his life before they met?

The way black people in the East End live.

Creeping into your mind in a stealthy and persistent manner

Strong, healthy, hearty, rich and vigorous

What did Maniac learn about Grayson’s past?

Grayson had been a Minor League baseball pitcher.

Done poorly, artlessly or in a manner that lacks care

Which of the following is NOT a comparison of Grayson and Maniac?

They both graduated from high school

How had Maniac been keeping up with his education?

He used the money Grayson gave him to buy discarded books at the library.

Which of the following best describes Grayson and Maniac's relationship?

They have a caring friendship in which they help eachother

skills, techniques, or works in a particular field or job: bag of tricks

Skills that become weak from prolonged inactivity or lack of use

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1
At the start of Part 2, where had Maniac been living?
a cardboard box in an alley
a homeless shelter
the buffalo pen
in a tree in the park
2
What can you infer was the tiny idea that wormed its way through Grayson's mind?
Letting Maniac live with him and inviting him to stay
taking Maniac back to the Beale's
finding a job at the park for Maniac
3
How does Grayson feel about never making it to the Majors?
Disappointed
Proud
He doesn't care
Happy
4
Polka means:
Novice, an athlete playing their first season on a professional team
Lively dance of Bohemian origin
Done poorly, artlessly or in a manner that lacks care
One of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral
5
Why was Maniac looking around for Mrs. Beale at the football game?
He wanted to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving.
He missed his former family and wanted to see them.
He was afraid Mrs. Beale had heard him trash talking.
He was afraid they might try to take him home with them.
6
What did Grayson do before working at the park zoo?
He managed the YMCA in Two Mills.
He was a custodian at the elementary school.
He worked at the Blue Star Restaurant.
He was a pitcher in the Minor Leagues.
7
The first day Grayson and Maniac meet, Grayson invites him to stay at his. Why doesn't Maniac want to stay with him?
he enjoyed living all alone
He is afraid that like before something will go wrong
He does not like the smell of Grayson's home
He is secretly afraid of the old man
8
Minor League means:
Creeping into your mind in a stealthy and persistent manner.
Training teams for Major league sports
stock of skills, techniques, or works in a particular field or job
Skills that become weak
9
While Grayson questioned him about school, Maniac realized that he….
Could go to class in the day and sleep in the locker room at night.
Wasn’t smart enough to be in class with kids his own age.
Wouldn’t go to school unless he had a home.
Wouldn’t enjoy being part of a family at school.
10
Why do Maniac and Grayson get along so well?
They both love baseball and it gives them something to talk about.
Their lives were very similar. They love baseball and don't have a family
They only pretended to like each other because they were both so lonely.
11
Pallbearers means:
One of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral
Lively dance of Bohemian origin
Done poorly, artlessly or in a manner that lacks care
Strong, healthy, hearty, rich and vigorous
12
Meandering means:
Training teams for Major league sports
stock of skills, techniques, or works in a particular field or job
To wander around aimlessly, take a winding course
Skills that become weak from prolonged inactivity or lack of use.
13
Rookies means:
Done poorly, artlessly or in a manner that lacks care: in a child-like way
Lively dance of Bohemian origin
One of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral
Novice, an athlete playing their first season on a professional team
14
How did Grayson help Maniac?
He taught him how to read.
He gave him a place to stay.
He helped him find the Beales.
He gave him his favorite bat.
15
Why Maniac buys a bunch of books and exclaims "I want them all!" Why would the author write this?
To tell how Maniac feels about Grayson
To illustrate Maniac’s humor
To show that Maniac yearns for knowledge
To explain that Maniac is selfish
16
What book did Jeffrey give to Grayson for Christmas?
The Adventures of Hank Aaron
The Little Engine That Could
The History of Baseball
The Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays
17
“ He held the cold hand that had thrown the pitch that had struck out Willie mays"
The author's tone is respectful
The author's tone is irritated.
The author's tone is critical.
The author's tone is humorous.
18
What evidence best shows that Grayson was very fond of Maniac Magee?
Grayson shares stories about his life
Grayson gifts him hi glove from the Minors
Grayson shares Krimpets with him.
Grayson drinks a glass of apple juice with him
19
When Grayson takes Maniac to the Diner and asks him questions about his life in the East end, what does he not realize?
that black people are a lot like white people
that he doesn't like black people
the white people are like him
that he doesn't think that black and white people should live together
20
What kind of questions did Grayson ask Maniac about his life before they met?
Maniac’s favorite foods
The way black people in the East End live.
How he untied Cobble’s Knot
His life before he came to Two Mills
21
worm means:
Creeping into your mind in a stealthy and persistent manner
stock of skills, techniques, or works in a particular field or job
Skills that become weak or feeble from prolonged inactivity or lack of use
Training teams for Major league sports
22
How did Maniac react when Grayson completed reading his first book?
He said, “Amen.”
He jumped up and down and yelled, “Yipee!”
He whistled and clapped.
He drew a gold star and pinned it on Grayson’s shirt.
23
Robust means:
One of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral
Novice, an athlete playing their first season on a professional team
Strong, healthy, hearty, rich and vigorous
Lively dance of Bohemian origin
24
Which of the following best describes Grayson?
Judgmental, dedicated
Forgiving, lazy
Cold-hearted, selfish
Caring, generous
25
What did Maniac learn about Grayson’s past?
Grayson had been in jail for robbery.
Grayson was a World War II veteran.
Grayson had been a Minor League baseball pitcher.
Grayson’s wife and child had been killed in a train crash.
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Crudely means:
One of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral
Strong, healthy, hearty, rich and vigorous
Done poorly, artlessly or in a manner that lacks care
Lively dance of Bohemian origin
27
What was the first book Grayson read on his own?
Green Eggs and Ham
Mike Mulligan’s Steam Shovel
The Little Engine That Could
The Story of Babar
28
Which of the following is NOT a comparison of Grayson and Maniac?
Both learn new things from the other
Each of them works at the zoo
They both graduated from high school
Each of them had unhappy homes
29
How had Maniac been keeping up with his education?
He read books in the book store in town.
He used the money Grayson gave him to buy discarded books at the library.
He was watching educational shows on TV at department stores.
He took old newspapers out of trash cans and read them.
30
Which of the following best describes Grayson and Maniac's relationship?
They have a love/hate relationship
They have a father/son relationship
They have a caring friendship in which they help eachother
They are only acquaintances (not close, but nice)
31
Repertoire means:
Training teams for Major league sports
Creeping into your mind in a stealthy and persistent manner.
skills, techniques, or works in a particular field or job: bag of tricks
To wander around aimlessly, take a winding course
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Languished means:
Skills that become weak from prolonged inactivity or lack of use
Entire stock of skills, techniques, or works in a particular field or job
To wander around aimlessly
Creeping into your mind in a stealthy and persistent manner

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