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Maniac Magee
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A study of the novel Maniac Magee
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1
Which is the best definition of the word
bellow
?
to make a deep, loud roar
a confusing and noisy disturbance
famous for being bad or evil
injured
2
What does the trolley remind Maniac of?
traveling with his parents
his parents' death
daredevil stunts he pulled
going home
3
After Grayson found Maniac, where did he take him?
to the emergency room
to the empty band shell
to the school principal
to his daughter's house
4
Why does Maniac get out of bed to go to the front door of the Beale's house?
to let the dog in
to make sure he is in the right house
to check to see if Mars Bar had followed him
to memorize the numbers of his new address
5
Which is the best definition of
grouse
?
poorly made and likely to break or collapse
to complain
complete emptiness or destruction
ridiculous
6
Which is the best definition of the word
commotion
?
famous for being bad or evil
a confusing, noisy disturbance
to make a deep, loud roar
injured
7
Which statement is TRUE?
Blacks live on the East End and whites live on the West End
Blacks live in Westport and whites live in Eastport
Blacks live in North Mills and whites live in South Mills
Blacks live on the South End and whites live on the North
8
Why does Maniac allow the McNab boys to continue to ask him to do the incredible feats?
It keeps the McNab boys out of trouble.
It keeps them in school.
It keeps him out of trouble.
It keeps him busy.
9
Which best fits the definition of the word
perilous
?
a doorway or gate
ridiculous
joyful enthusiasm
dangerous
10
What was Maniac's real name?
Joshua Little Magee
Jeffrey Lionel Magee
Jeffrey Lytel Magee
John Lionel Magee
11
Which is the best definition of the word
infamous
?
injured
to make a deep, loud roar
a confusing and noisy disturbance
famous for being bad or evil
12
What does Maniac do after he sees Russell in trouble?
He walks away.
He runs to find help.
He jumps the gap to save him.
13
Which best fits the definition of the word
careen
?
to speak or shout for a long time in a passionate way
dangerous
to make a deep, loud roar
to quickly tilt or lean a vehicle or person
14
Which best fits the definition of the word
gaunt?
a ghost; a figment of imagination
to hit or attack by throwing many things
skinny and worn from suffering, hunger, or age
dark; without hope
15
Which is the best definition of the word
prime
?
best, most successful time of your life
to make a quick or nervous movement of the face
to be enough to meet the needs
shocked
16
What do the high school kids do to Arnold Jones in Chapter 5?
They force him onto Finsterwald's porch.
They toss him over Finsterwald's fence.
The shove him in a locker.
They throw him in a pond.
17
Which is the best definition of the word
sneer
?
to wear away or change appearance because of time and nature
to smile or speak in a cruel or mocking way
to twist or deform a shape
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
18
Which is the best definition of the word
rickety
?
to complain
ridiculous
poorly made and likely to break or collapse
to quickly tilt or lean a vehicle or person
19
Which is the best definition of the word
converge
?
crazed or desperate from worry or fear
to come together from different directions
state of being alone
to speak out or shout for a long time in a passionate way
20
Which is the best definition of the word
rant
?
crazed or desperate from worry or fear
to come together from different directions
state of being alone
to speak or shout for a long time in a passionate way
21
What legendary feat does Mars Bar perform for the Pickwell children?
stopping traffic with a glare
stopping a train
eating 100 candy bars
killing a snake with his bare hands
22
What does Maniac tell the McNab boys so that they will not run away to Mexico?
There is no pizza there.
It is volcano season down there.
There are huge bugs in Mexico.
Little boys are eaten there.
23
Which is
NOT
one of Maniac's heroic feats?
He hit a telephone pole with a stone 61 times in a row.
He ran on one rail and beat a train.
He ate a whole box of Butterscotch Krimpets.
He climbed the fence and kissed the baby buffalo.
24
Which best fits the definition of the word
portal
?
a doorway or gate
revenge
dangerous
ridiculous
25
Which is the best definition of the word
frantic
?
state of being alone
to speak or shout for a long time in a passionate way
to come together from different directions
crazed or desperate from worry or fear
26
Which is the best definition of the word
solitude
?
to speak or shout for a long time in a passionate way
to come together from different directions
state of being alone
crazed or desperate from worry or fear
27
What does Maniac teach Grayson to do?
to read
to play baseball
to run on a railroad rail without falling off
to make hot pockets
28
How does the story end?
Maniac went home with John McNab.
Maniac went back to his aunt and uncle's.
Maniac went back to live with the Beales.
Maniac made his new home in the buffalo pen.
29
Where does Maniac wind up after he runs from the baseball game?
at Amanda's house
in the East end of town
his shed at the zoo
at the house where he ate spaghetti
30
Which is the best definition of the word
flinch
?
to be enough to meet the needs
best, most successful time of your life
to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body
shocked
31
Why does Maniac leave the Beale's house?
He is tired of being bossed around by Amanda.
He is scared someone is going to hurt him.
He is scared someone is going to hurt the Beale family.
He realizes that he is white.
32
Which is the best definition of the word
wounded
?
a confusing, noisy disturbance
to make a deep, loud roar
famous for being bad or evil
injured
33
Which best fits the definition of the word
pelt
?
to hit or attack by throwing many things
skinny and worn from suffering, hunger, or age
dark; without hope
a ghost; a figment of imagination
34
Which is the best definition of the word
suffice
?
to be enough to meet the needs
a quick, nervous movement of the face or body
shocked
best, most successful time of your life
35
Which is the best definition of the word
lumber
?
to twist or deform a shape
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
to wear away or change appearance because of time and nature
to smile or speak in a cruel or mocking way
36
Which best fits the definition of the word
phantom
?
dark; without hope
to hit or attack by throwing many things
a ghost; a figment of imagination
skinny or worn from suffering, hunger, or age
37
Which is the best definition of the word
stupefied
?
shocked
to be enough to meet the needs
to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body
best, most successful time of your life
38
Which best fits the definition of the word
reprisal
?
ridiculous
revenge
a doorway or gate
dangerous
39
Which is the best definition of the word
grim
?
skinny and worn from suffering, hunger, or age
to hit or attack by throwing many things
dark; without hope
a ghost, a figment of imagination
40
What does Maniac do in response to the answer to Question #4?
He carried Arnold to the front step and started reading
He helped Arnold climb the fence and they went for sodas
He rang the doorbell and asked if he could have a key
He threw high school boys over the fence to bring Arnold out
41
Why do Maniac and Grayson trim a tree in the woods?
They agreed decorating trees inside was stupid.
They were overflowing with Christmas/decorating spirit.
They had nothing better to do.
They didn't have a tree in their house.
42
What prized possession was stolen from the Beales' house and destroyed?
Maniac's baseball glove
Hester's stuffed elephant
The Little Engine That Could
The Encyclopedia A
43
Which is the best definition of the word
desolation
?
ridiculous
to complain
to quickly tilt or lean a vehicle or person
complete emptiness or destruction
44
How long do Maniac & Mars Bar run together b4 the morning Piper comes screaming down the street
a week
a month
two days
two weeks
45
Which best fits the definition of the word
ludicrous
?
ridiculous
a doorway or gate
joyful enthusiasm
dangerous
46
Which sentence describes John McNab?
11 years old, 5'5'', could hit a homerun farther than anyone
13 years old, only 4'9'', only 100 pounds, could run fast
12 years old, 5'8'', 170 pounds, threw a great fastball
14 years old, 6'5'', 210 pounds, threw a great spinball
47
Where did Grayson play baseball?
in the Majors
in the Minors
in vacant lots
in high school
48
Which is the best definition of the word
contort
?
to twist or deform a shape
to smile or speak in a cruel or mocking way
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
to wear away or change appearance because of time and nature
49
What is the prize for untying Cobble's Knot?
one large pizza a week, for a whole year
100 dollars
Butterscotch Krimpets
a large pizza
50
Which is the best definition of the word
preposterous
?
ridiculous
to complain
complete emptiness or destruction
to quickly tilt or lean a vehicle or person
51
What was Maniac's allergy?
milk
feather pillows
the bubble bath Mrs. Beale used
pizza
52
Who was Amanda Beale?
the town librarian
a student, about Maniac's age, who was on her way to school
a social worker
a teacher Maniac met at school
53
Which best fits the definition of the word
exuberance
?
dangerous
joyful enthusiasm
revenge
a doorway or gate
54
What unusual thing did Maniac do while untying Cobble's Knot?
He started reading a book in the middle of untying the knot.
He took a nap right in the middle of untying the knot.
He licked it.
He sat on his head while untying the knot.
55
Which is the best definition of the word
weathering
?
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
to smile or speak in a cruel or mocking way
to twist or deform a shape
to wear away or change appearance because of time and nature
