Freak the Mighty Study Guide Quiz

Which type of figurative language is being used in the following example? "They're like bugs," my father says. "They're not too smart, but there's lots of them and they keep at it" (Philbrick).

• simile

• idiom

• hyperbole

• personification

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Which type of figurative language is being used in the following example? "Most of the walls are gone, and you can see where the center beam was chewed by the fire" (Philbrick).

• simile

• idiom

• hyperbole

• personification

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which type of figurative language is being used in the following example? "I'm sitting there in the snow squinting up at Iggy and all these cops, there must be a million cops..." (Philbrick).

• simile

• metaphore

• hyperbole

• personification

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What did Max reveal when his father was hurting Loretta?

• that he wanted to go home

• that he saw his father hurt his mother

• that he thought Iggy was involved in his kidanpping

• that he really wanted to go on a trip with his father

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why didn't Max go to court?

• his father got away from the police

• his father plead guilty to the crimes

• he was excused because he got hurt

• he didn't want to testify against his father

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Why did "Kicker" return?

• because Max had trouble dealing with Freak's death

• because Max decided to get involved in kick boxing

• because Max had to defend himself against Blade

• because Max was angry at his grandparents

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Which of the following is the resolution in the plot of the story?

• Max moves out of the basement

• Max writes to Freak's mother

• Since writing the book was easy for Max, he decides to read some books

• Max makes a new friend

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is the ornithopter a symbol of?

• Freak's fears

• Freak's disappointment

• Freak's desire to be free

• Freak's ability to share

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

Theme is a general truth or overall message about people, society, or the human condition that the author is trying to convey through the characters and the plot of the story. It is usually not stated directly, but must be inferred. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Freak the Mighty?

• Recognizing the worth of all human beings is important

• Getting even is sometimes the most important motive of all

• People from all walks of life should be valued

• Making assumptions based on appearance can lead to treating others poorly

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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Why does Freak call his mother "The Fair Gwen"?

• He is obsessed with King Arthur and his mother is pretty

• He and his mother like to read King Arthur together

• She gives him independence and treated him fairly

• Her name is Gwen and he likes to rhyme words

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