At the end of part 2 in the book, Jeffrey attends the graveside service of his friend Grayson. What about Grayson’s service makes Maniac feel as though he wished he had stayed home?

There were no mourners other than he and the way the garbage collectors are speaking is disrespectful to the man in the box.

Grayson's real family attended.

What does Maniac mean by the statement, “Who’s the orphan here anyway?”

He realizes that even though Russell and Piper have a dad, they don't have a parent.

He realizes he has no one and he is truly an orphan.

He realizes Russell and Piper need a mother.

He realizes he needs to be a parent to Russell and Piper.

What was Maniac’s intentions when he brought Mars Bar to John McNab’s brother’s birthday party?

He wanted the McNabs to see that blacks were no different from whites.

He wanted to show Mars Bar he was "badder" than him.

He wanted to introduce the families.

How does Mars Bar change from part 1 to part 3 of the book?

In part 1 Mars Bar hates white people and in part 3 he learns their is more to a person than their skin color.

In part 1 Mars Bar makes friends with Amanda and in part 3 he uses her to get what he wants.

In part 1 Mars Bar visits the McNabs and in part 3 Mars Bar becomes friends with Russell.

In part 1 Mars Bar befriends Maniac and in part 3 he invites Maniac to live with him.

Which is not a theme from the book.

Family- you have to be related to people to be called family

Change- anyone can change if they surround themselves with the right people

Race- color of skin does not separate humans....we are all the same, people

How did Jeffrey Magee become an orphan?

His parents were killed in a trolley crash

His parents were killed in an airplane.

What couldn't Maniac understand?

Why Bow Wow liked to run with him

If Amanda really liked him or not.

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

His parents are killed in a trolly crash, and he is forced to live with them.

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 have moved and he lives with his aunt and uncle so he does not have to change schools.

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

Sharing the A encyclopedia with Amanda

The time right after Hester and Lester go to sleep

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

to help create Maniac Magee as a legend

to offer Maniac someone to talk with

to contrast Maniac with someone who is satisfied with his life

to offer Maniac Magee a best friend

Which of these events happened first?

Maniac borrows a book from Amanda.

Maniac moves in with Amanda Beale.

The Cobras try to catch Maniac.

Maniac finds out he is allergic to pizza.

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

Maniac Magee's struggle to find a place in the world.

Amanda's struggle to protect her books.

Mars Bar's need to find a friend.

The conflict of the story begins when...

Maniac runs out of the auditorium during the spring musical.

Maniac moves in with the Beales

What evidence BEST shows that Grayson was very fond of Maniac Magee?

Grayson gives Maniac his old glove from the minors.

Grayson tells him he struck out Willie Mays.

Grayson drinks a glass of apple juice with him.

Grayson shares butterscotch Krimpets with Maniac.

Which of the following is NOT a theme for the novel?

Prejudice is based on ignorance.

People would be much better off if it weren't for their judgments.

Everyone needs a place to call home.

How has Mars Bars changed by the end of the novel?

He is more accepting of Maniac even though he is white.

He no longer thinks highly of himself.

He enjoys visiting Russell and Piper's house.

What is Jerry Spinelli's purpose in writing Maniac Magee?

Entertain the reader about a boy and his adventures.

Persuade the reader to help end the racist views in America.

Inform the reader about issues of illiteracy, racism, and homelessness.

Inform the reader about a boy's fantastic feats during life on the road.

Which of the following sentences BEST supports why Hector Street is significant to Two Mills?

It clearly separates the racially divided sides of Two Mills.

It bridges both sides of the city together.

It allows movement between both sides of Two Mills.

It is a black top road with white stripes leading out of Two Mills.

Which statement Best summarizes the main idea of the selection?

Maniac Magee was in search of a home living in a town plagued by racism.

Maniac Magee was an adventurous boy who did heroic things in a small town.

Maniac Magee was an intelligent boy who taught others to read.

Maniac Magee was a boy who journeyed through Two Mills creating close friendships.

The author uses a point of view that helps the reader understand

the legend of Maniac Magee through the eyes of an admirer.

Maniac Magee's feelings about his daring adventures.

the narrator's relationship with Maniac Magee.

Maniac Magee's longing for friendships.

Which event marks the climax of the plot?

Mars Bar saves Russell from the trestle.

Maniac wins the race against Mars Bar.

What is the best summary of the selection?

Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee is a young boy who had to deal with the horrific death of his parents. After running away from his aunt and uncle's house, he found himself in Two Mills, a town plagued by racism. The town was literally divided in half by Hector Street --black people on one side, and the white people on the other. Maniac however, does not understand or believe in the racism that is felt by this town. So, he travels throughout the town to try to change the beliefs of the people who live there. While trying to solve the racism problem in this town, he finds a permanent home with the Beale family.

Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee was orphaned at the age of three when his parents were killed in a trolley crash. After their death, he was shipped off to live with his Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan. The running started when he realized he had to get away from his aunt and uncle because of their constant fighting over him. After running for a year, he ended up in the town of Two Mills where he settled with the Beale family.

Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee was unhappy in Bridgeport, so he decides to run away. He ends up in the town of Two Mills, a town divided by racism. All Maniac really wanted was to find a home. After living at the zoo and with Amanda Beale, he finally finds a home with Grayson. One day he wakes up to find that Grayson has died during the night. Maniac starts running once again.

Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee was always on the hunt for a real home. The deer pen was his first home when he arrives in Two Mills. After leaving the deer pen, he lives with Amanda Beale, Grayson and then John McNab. The McNab household was crazy. Maniac was constantly trying to help Russell and Piper because they had little to no guidance at home. Maniac was extremely surprised when Mars Bars saved Russell from falling off of the trestle.

Maniac Magee Test

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On page 24 of chapter 7, it says, “McNab was gaping at the kid”. What does the word gaping mean in the passage?

Staring with your mouth wide open

Glancing

Ignoring

Sleeping

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are John McNab and Mars Bar Thompson similar in the text?

They both live on the East side and are considered to be bullies.

They both are the toughest guys in their towns.

They both are the toughest guys who live in the west end.

They both enjoy sports.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Hector Street in the book?

Symbol of hate that divides the town by race.

Divides the East and West side.

Symbolizes race

In the middle of town

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inference could be made about the Beals family based on how they treat Jeffrey?

The family does not accept white kids.

The family is giving, kind and accepting of people as long as they are their race.

The family is giving, accepting and kind of people regardless of their race.

The family lives in the East End of town.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give text from chapter 22 to support the inference that Maniac Magee is homeless. Use two text supports in your answer.

Manic is dirty and wear raggedy clothes.

Maniac is hungry.

Maniac's bets friend died.

Maniac ran away from home.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the text support the fact that Grayson is ignorant of African American people?

He asks Maniac if they use toothbrushes.

Maniac teachers him to read.

Maniac takes him to visit the Beals family.

Grayson has never visited the East Side of Two Mills.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In chapter 23 Maniac references why he doesn’t attend school. Why does Maniac say he chooses to not go?

He already can learn by reading.

He doesn't have an address.

He has a library card.

He has no parents.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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Maniac Magee Test

On page 24 of chapter 7, it says, “McNab was gaping at the kid”. What does the word gaping mean in the passage?

How are John McNab and Mars Bar Thompson similar in the text?

What is the significance of Hector Street in the book?

What inference could be made about the Beals family based on how they treat Jeffrey?

Give text from chapter 22 to support the inference that Maniac Magee is homeless. Use two text supports in your answer.

How does the text support the fact that Grayson is ignorant of African American people?

In chapter 23 Maniac references why he doesn’t attend school. Why does Maniac say he chooses to not go?

At the end of part 2 in the book, Jeffrey attends the graveside service of his friend Grayson. What about Grayson’s service makes Maniac feel as though he wished he had stayed home?

What does the word solitary mean in chapter 33, page 121, paragraph 2?

What does Maniac mean by the statement, “Who’s the orphan here anyway?”

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