Maniac Magee Chapter 22-27

Front

Why did Maniac avoid going to school?

Back

He thought of school as a daytime home that you couldn't have unless you had a real home.

Front

What kind of questions did Grayson ask Maniac?

Back

He asked about the way the black people in the East End lived.

Front

Why wouldn't Maniac stay with Grayson at the YMCA?

Back

He thought he was bad luck to people around him.

Front

What is an example of figurative language in the phrase: 'nailing those vowels on the button'?

Back

This is an example of an idiom.

Front

Where did Grayson take Maniac when he found him?

Back

He took him to the empty band shell.

Front

What does it mean to feel like bad luck to others?

Back

It means believing that your presence brings misfortune to those around you.

Front

What is the significance of Maniac's view on school?

Back

It reflects his feelings of not belonging and the importance of having a home.

Front

How does Grayson show interest in Maniac's life?

Back

By asking questions about his past and experiences.

Front

What does the empty band shell symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes a place of refuge and safety for Maniac.

Front

What is the theme of belonging in 'Maniac Magee'?

Back

The theme explores the need for connection and acceptance in a community.