Maniac Magee: Chapters 1-8 2nd Period

Front

What is Maniac Magee's real name?

Back

Jeffrey Lionel Magee

Front

Where did Maniac Magee stay overnight?

Back

The deer shed at Elmwood Park Zoo.

Front

What is the racial division in the town of Mill?

Back

The blacks lived in the East End, and the whites lived in the West End.

Front

What did John McNab do in the woods by the creek?

Back

He was picking up a frog to throw at the batter.

Front

Which statement is NOT true about Maniac's early life?

Back

Maniac lived with his older sister and her husband.

Front

What happened to Maniac's parents when he was 3 years old?

Back

His parents died.

Front

Who did Maniac live with for 8 years?

Back

He lived with his aunt and uncle.

Front

What does the term 'Maniac' imply about Jeffrey's character?

Back

It suggests he is wild, adventurous, and possibly misunderstood.

Front

What is the significance of the baseball dugout in the story?

Back

It represents a place of refuge and community for Maniac.

Front

How does Maniac Magee's story address themes of race and segregation?

Back

It highlights the divisions between black and white communities in the town.