Maniac Magee Review

Question 1

15. "The trees were flaunting their colors." Why is this personification?

Accepted Answer

flaunting is usually something people do

Question 2

16. The following quote is what type of figurative language? "His stomach was a cereal box."

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 3

Maniac Magee from written in which point of view?

Accepted Answer

3rd Person

Question 4

17. Which of the following is NOT part of the legend of Maniac Magee?

Accepted Answer

He wrestled a buffalo in front of a crowd

Question 5

True or false: Maniac was literally blind.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 6

12. Why do the Cobras want to beat up Jeffrey?

Accepted Answer

He is on the wrong side of town

Question 7

Which statement about people in the east end is false?

Accepted Answer

The girls thought Maniac was cute

Question 8

19. How has Mars Bar changed by the end of the novel?

Accepted Answer

He is more accepting of Maniac even though he is white

Question 9

Amanda allowing Hester & Lester to snuggle up with her at night shows which character trait?

Accepted Answer

compassionate

Question 10

"Both sneakers flapping like dog tongues" is an example of which type of figurative language?

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an external conflict?

Accepted Answer

Deciding if he should leave town because of racism

Question 12

Why did Jeffrey run away from his aunt Dot & Uncle Dan's house?

Accepted Answer

His aunt & uncle did not get along & refused to talk

Question 13

11. What is the best meaning of the word "risers" as used in the novel?

Accepted Answer

leveled platforms

Question 14

18. Which of the following best describes Maniac's character?

Accepted Answer

courageous

Question 15

An example of an internal conflict is:

Accepted Answer

Maniac not wanting to go to school

Question 16

What is the genre of Maniac Magee?

Accepted Answer

Realistic Fiction

Question 17

What did Amanda have that Maniac wanted to borrow?

Accepted Answer

The Encyclopedia A

Question 18

13. Why does author Spinelli use figurative language in this book?

Accepted Answer

To bring the book to life and create vivid images

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