Maniac Magee Chapters 1-21 Study Guide

Front

What is the main situation in Two Mills?

Back

Both sides do not know much about the other and do not interact very often.

Front

Where do white people live in Two Mills?

Back

In the West End.

Front

Where do black people live in Two Mills?

Back

In the East End.

Front

What happened to Maniac Magee's parents?

Back

They died in a trolley accident.

Front

What color did Maniac Magee associate with real black?

Back

Licorice.

Front

What unusual object did McNab pitch to Maniac during a baseball game?

Back

A frog.

Front

What does the term 'segregation' mean in the context of Two Mills?

Back

The separation of people based on race, leading to different living areas for whites and blacks.

Front

What is a key theme in 'Maniac Magee'?

Back

The importance of understanding and bridging racial divides.

Front

How does Maniac Magee's experience reflect the concept of community?

Back

His interactions with different families show how communities can be divided yet interconnected.

Front

What role does family play in Maniac's life?

Back

Family is a source of loss and longing for Maniac, influencing his search for belonging.