Maniac Magee

Why does Maniac Magee have to go and live with Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan?

• His parents have given them temporary custody while they travel out of the country.
• He is tired of living under his parent's strict rules.
• His parents are killed in a trolly crash, and he is forced to live with them.
• His parents have moved and he lives with his aunt and uncle so he does not have to change schools.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is NOT something that Maniac loves about living at the Beale's home?

• The time right after Hester and Lester go to sleep
• Attending church
• Walking Bow Wow
• Sharing the A encyclopedia with Amanda

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the following BEST describes Maniac?

• timid and hopeful
• aggressive and mean
• trustworthy and daring
• sad and lonely

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the author's main purpose for including the character Hands Down in this novel?

• to offer Maniac someone to talk with
• to contrast  Maniac with someone who is satisfied with his life
• to help create Maniac Magee as a legend
• to offer Maniac Magee a best friend

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following does Maniac do that amazes Mrs. Beale?

• takes baths
• reads lots of books
• keeps his room clean
• sings

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is the main conflict in the book?

• Maniac is allergic to pizza.
• Amanda's struggle to protect her books.
• Maniac Magee's struggle to find a place in the world.
• Mars Bar's need to find a friend.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The conflict of the story begins when...

• Maniac is born.
• Maniac meets Mars Bar.
• Maniac moves in with the Beales
• Maniac runs out of the auditorium during the spring musical.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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From Mars Bar's thoughts and actions, the reader can infer that he...

• thinks that messing with Maniac is too dangerous.  
• cannot do things well when he is under pressure.
• was not in very good physical condition.
• is arrogant and very aggressive.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why is it so easy for Maniac to blend in with the Pickwell family at supper?

• They all have the same color hair.
• There are so many children, nobody notices there is an extra one.
• The Pickwells are playing a ballgame, and they are all in uniform.
• He looks just like the Pickwells.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did Grayson do before working at the park zoo?

• He worked at the Blue Star Restaurant.
• He managed the YMCA in Two Mills.
• He taught school.
• He played Minor League Baseball.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

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