What was special about Jeffrey catching Brian Denehy’s pass and then punting the ball back to Hands Down?

D. he did it with a book in one hand

B. he was as talented as the high school boys

The high school boys thought Jeffrey was cool times 10 because:

B. he sat down on Finsterwald’s steps and reads

A. he saved the boy from Finsterwald’s yard

C. he takes on some of the high school boys

D. he takes the boy home with him

Which one of the following did not help Jeffrey become known as “Maniac”?

C. yelling “Talk, Talk” and running away

A. intercepting the Denehy pass and punting back

B. rescuing Arnold Jones from Finsterwald’s back yard

D. hitting McNab’s fastball and bunting frogball

Where is Maniac living?

B. deer shed at Elmwood Park Zoo

A. moose shed at Elmwood Park Zoo

C. oxen shed at Elmwood Park Zoo

D. fox shed at Elmwood Park Zoo

John McNab got so mad, he wanted to punish Maniac. He and his gang, “The Cobras” did what?

D. chased him into the black side of town

C. threw him in Finsterwald’s backyard

Mars Bar Thompson confronted Maniac. He offered him a bite of his candy bar. When Maniac took a bite, there was dead silence on the street. Why?

C. people don’t eat after each other especially white/black at this time

A. Maniac dropped the candy bar

B. Mars Bar never offered anyone a bite

D. Maniac and Mars Bar were not friends

Maniac was trying to fix the torn page of the book Amanda had let him borrow. Amanda sees Mars Bar with Maniac and her torn book. Why is she so upset?

A. her little brother and sister tear up everything of hers they can get a hold of

B. Mars Bar always tears her books up

D. Maniac promised to take care of it

The Beale’s invite Maniac to stay. Before he can sleep, he must:

C. say goodnight to Mr. & Mrs. Beale

Everybody called Jeffrey “Maniac”. When asked what his name was, he would reply, “My name is Jeffrey. You know me.” Why?

B. he didn’t want to lose the last thing he had from his

A. he didn’t like the nickname parents

C. he wanted to be called by his aunt & uncle’s name

D. he thought people were not listening to him.

What was the prize for untangling Cobble’s Knot?

B. one free pizza each week for a year

A. one free candy bar a week for a year

C. one free soda a week for a year

D. one free ice cream for a week for a year

Why would Maniac not go to school?

A. he didn’t have a ride to school

Why would Maniac not go stay at the YMCA with Grayson?

B. he thought he was bad luck to people around him

D. He didn't think the YMCA would let him in

Why did Grayson never make it to the major leagues?

C. he pitched his worst game in front of the scouts

A. He didn't know how to play baseball

D. he was washing dishes during the big game

What was the first book Grayson read?

C. The Little Engine That Could

B. Mike Mulligan’s Steam Shovel

Why did Maniac paint 101 outside his door?

D. because he felt at home there

A. because the mailman couldn't read the address

B. because he felt like painting

What was the name of the book Maniac gave Grayson for Christmas?

C. The Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays

D. The Little Engine That Could

Russell and Piper now went to school and began to feel important. What made them feel important?

C. the attention they got because of Maniac

A. their brother was coming to see them

B. the good grades they were making

What was the most perilous challenge Russell and Piper gave Maniac to do?

C. knock on Finsterwald’s door

A. kiss the American bison baby

When Maniac raced Mars Bar, he caused more trouble, and Mars Bar now hated Jeffrey Magee. Why?

A. he disgraced him by running backwards

B. he disgraced him by skipping the last yards

C. he disgraced him by pretending to lose

D. he disgraced him by hopping the last yards

Why did Maniac start sleeping in people’s backyard’s or on their porches?

C. he thought they would not mind

A. he thought they owed it to him

B. he thought they would welcome him

D. he was protecting their houses

What happened to Russell?

C. He got stuck on the trestle in front of trolley

B. He got lost on the way to Mexico

A. He fell down a mountain of coal

Why did Maniac not save Russell?

B. he avoided the trestle because of his parents' deaths

C. he was afraid of the trestle

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Jeffrey Magee become an orphan?

A. his parents gave him away

B. his parents were killed in an airplane crash

C. his parents were killed in a train crash

D. he was born an orphan

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many years did Jeffrey live with his aunt and uncle before ran away?

A. 10

B. 8

C. 7

D. 2

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did Jeffrey run away?

A. his aunt and uncle did not get along

B. his aunt and uncle didn’t want him anymore

C. he turned 18 years old

D. he wanted to tour the world

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the year between when Jeffrey ran away and when he got to Two Mills?

A. The Slowest Year

B. The Long Year

C. The Lost Boy

D. The Lost Year

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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1 min • 1 pt

How many miles are there between Two Mills and Hollidaysburg?

A. 150

B. 200

C. 52

D. 100

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1 min • 1 pt

Who was the first person to talk to Jeffrey?

A. Arnold Jones

B. John McNabb

C. Amanda Beale

D. Brian Denehy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did Jeffrey stand out in East End?

A. he wore glasses

B. he dressed funny

C. he was dirty

D. he was white

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Maniac Magee

How did Jeffrey Magee become an orphan?

How many years did Jeffrey live with his aunt and uncle before ran away?

Why did Jeffrey run away?

What is the name of the year between when Jeffrey ran away and when he got to Two Mills?

How many miles are there between Two Mills and Hollidaysburg?

Who was the first person to talk to Jeffrey?

Why did Jeffrey stand out in East End?

What did Amanda have in her suitcase that Jeffrey loved?

What was special about Jeffrey catching Brian Denehy’s pass and then punting the ball back to Hands Down?

The high school boys thought Jeffrey was cool times 10 because:

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