Freak the Mighty Chapters 1 - 4 Gaspar reading

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What does Max use to tow Freak to Gram and Grim's house?

Back

A wagon.

Front

What is the 'down under' in Max's life?

Back

The down under is in the basement. It is Max's bedroom and it is crummy and old and stinky, but Max likes that it is his own space.

Front

How does Freak talk?

Back

Freak talks like a dictionary.

Front

Why does Freak call his mother 'Fair Gwen of Air'?

Back

Freak explains to Max that his mother's name is 'Gwen,' so he calls her the 'Fair Gwen' or the 'Fair Guinevere' after Guinevere, from the legend of King Arthur.

Front

What does Max call his bedroom?

Back

Down under.

Front

What is the significance of the name 'Fair Gwen of Air'?

Back

It reflects Freak's admiration for his mother, linking her to the legendary figure Guinevere.

Front

Describe Max's feelings about the down under.

Back

Max likes the down under because it is his own space, despite it being crummy and old.

Front

What literary device is used when Freak talks like a dictionary?

Back

This is an example of a simile, comparing Freak's way of speaking to a dictionary.

Front

What does the term 'crummy' mean in the context of Max's bedroom?

Back

Crummy means something that is of poor quality or in bad condition.

Front

How does Freak's character contrast with Max's character?

Back

Freak is intelligent and articulate, while Max struggles with self-esteem and feels misunderstood.