Freak the Mighty: Story Elements

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is complex?

Accepted Answer

I have to lean close to hear him because his voice is so small and whispery

Question 2

What point of view does Rodman Philbrick use in this novel? [Tip: Find evidence in the novel that is not dialogue.]

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1st

Question 3

What is the mood in the following excerpt? "Someone who rises up darker than night…”

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fearful

Question 4

17. Which of the following sentences form a compound sentence?

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Freak gets this very cool, scientific look on his face, and he says...

Question 5

14. What was the cause of the following effect? Effect: Freak and Max end up in the pond with mud up to Max’s knees.

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Tony D was after them to get back at them for a name Freak called him.

Question 6

1. Which of the following BEST tells Rodman Philbrick’s purpose for writing Freak the Mighty?

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entertain

Question 7

5. What point in the plot structure is shown by the following scene? “ ‘The Blade and his gang,’ Freak hisses. ‘They’ve

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Rising Action

Question 8

“‘Kevin knew from a very young age that he wasn’t going to have a very long life,’ she says...'" (157).

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Falling Action

Question 9

3. Who is the antagonist?

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Killer Kane

Question 10

12. What type of external conflict is shown in the following passage? "cricket making this creaky cricket noise"

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External: Character vs. Nature

Question 11

13. Compare and contrast Kevin and Max. Which of the following describes how they are different?

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Freak struggles with Morquio Syndrome while Max struggles with being LD.

Question 12

11. Which of the following shows an internal conflict from the book?

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Gwen worries about Kevin.

Question 13

19. Which of the following sentences is compound-complex?

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“If you argue with me, I’ll get upset, and they can tell on the telemetry” (150).

Question 14

20. Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly?

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His name is Rick, and they’re crazy about each other…

Question 15

“A request from your father. Maxwell, your father wants to know if—.” “ I don’t want to hear it”. What do you infer?

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Maxwell is upset and scared to see his Dad.

Question 16

7. Which of the following pieces of text evidence contains sensory details to develop the setting?

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“It’s this big, falling-apart place with a bunch of apartments..."

Question 17

8. Which pair of words best describes the tone?“This is the best, getting Freak’s dictionary. Everything else is extra”

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thankful and appreciative

Question 18

4. Which of the themes are in Freak the Mighty?

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All of the above

Question 19

15. Using context clues, determine the meaning of the italicized word. “Regurgitate, you big moron!” and he gives me..."

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To throw up

Question 20

2. Which character is the protagonist in Freak the Mighty?

Accepted Answer

Maxwell

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