Why did Maniac leave the Beales' house?

He wanted to protect them from ridicule.

He wanted to protect himself from them.

He didn't feel comfortable with them anymore.

He got lost on one of his runs.

Why did Mrs. Beale slap Maniac?

He started talking trash in the house.

He stopped taking bathes with Hester and Lester.

She got mad at him for sleeping on the floor.

Maniac decides to take on Cobble's knot because...

He wants the town to like and respect him.

He wants the free pizza reward.

He wants to show that he is the best at untangling knots.

He wants to put on a show for the whole town.

When did Maniac first realize that some people did not like him for his skin color?

An old man told him to "go home" on a hot summer day.

Mars Bar ripped the book out of his hands.

Someone wrote "fishbelly" on the Beales' door.

Amanda wouldn't let him read her Encyclopedia A book.

Which statement best describes the situation in Two Mills?

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

Most white people dislike black people, but not the other way around.

Most black people dislike white people, but not the other around.

Both sides are comfortable with each other and often celebrate together.

How does Maniac get his nickname?

Some people started to call him that and it eventually became normal.

Hester and Lester created because they though Maniac was the coolest person in town.

Hands Down wanted him to have a nickname just like him.

What does Amanda say that makes Maniac upset?

Shesays he can't get a library card without a home address.

She says she wants to finish the Encyclopedia A before giving it to him

She she says he'll never sleep in her room again.

Where did Maniac lived when he first got to Two Mills

He lived with the Pickwell family.

He lived with the Beale family.

How does Mr. Beale respond when Maniac tells him where he really lives?

Mr. Beale takes him back to the Beale's home.

Mr. Beale puts him out of his car.

Mr. Beale drops him off at the zoo.

Mr. Beale drops him off at the police station.

What was "the miracle on Sycamore Street?"

Maniac helped around the house and kept his room clean.

The Beale's allowed a little white boy to stay with them.

Maniac was able to get Hester and Lester to take a bath.

There wasn't a miracle on Sycamore Street.

Which statement about the people in the East End is false ?

The girls his age thought he was cute.

The preschoolers came to him to untie their shoe string.

The bigger kids tested his sports ability.

Where did Maniac go when he left Hollidaysburg? How long did it take him to get there?

He went to Two Mills, near Bridgeport. It took him a year to get there.

He went to Three Rivers, near Norristown. It tooks him a week to get there.

He went to Five Points, near Schuylkill. It took him two days to get there.

A group of high school kids dumped Arnold Jones into Finsterwald’s back yard and ran off. Arnold got the “finsterwallies”, or violent shakes. What did Maniac do?

Maniac carried Arnold to the front step. Then Maniac sat on the steps and started reading.

He threw two of the high school boys over the fence and made them bring Arnold out.

He rang Finsterwald’s doorbell and asked if he could have the key to unlock the gate.

Which sentence describes John McNab?

John McNab was 12 years old, 5’8” tall, and weighed more than 170 pounds. He threw a fastball that most of the other players could not hit.

John McNab was 13 years old. He was only 4’9” tall, and weighed 100 pounds. He could run bases faster than anyone else in the league.

John McNab was 11 years old. He was 5’5” tall. He had powerful arms and could hit a home run farther than anyone else.

What evidence provides that the Beales want Jeffrey to stay with them?

When he ran off they allowed Amanda to go search for him.

When he ran off they enjoyed a nice dinner without him.

Hester and Lester started coloring the walls again.

Mr. Beale offered to drive Jeffrey home.

2. Which of the following is an example of a Character vs. Character Plot Conflict in Maniac Magee?

Amanda and Maniac arguing over how Amanda’s books are used.

John McNab getting mad at himself because he is unable to strike out Maniac.

Maniac running away from his Aunt and Uncle.

Maniac looking raggedy with flapping sneakers

Why did Maniac Magee walk—not run—out of town?

He knew the crowd wouldn't follow him

He felt bad for bringing such a burden upon the Beales.

He didn't belong to either side

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

he did it with a book in one hand

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

C. say goodnight to Mr. & Mrs. Beale

Maniac Magee Chapters 1-21 Study Guide

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CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Maniac's real name?

Jeffrey Lionel Magee

Jeffrey Franklin Magee

Jeffrey Mars Magee

Jeffrey John Magee

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Maniac's parents?

They abandoned him when he was a baby.

They gave him to his aunt and uncle.

They hated each other, but could not divorce because they we Catholic.

They died in a trolley accident.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Maniac prefers to run late at night.

McNab and the Cobras like to cross the border into East End for fun.

Jeffrey borrows a dictionary from Amanda.

Whites live in the West End, and blacks live in the East End.

Maniac tells Mr. Beale that he lives in the East End.

What was Maniac's real name?

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Why did Mrs. Beale slap Maniac?

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