Maniac Magee Chs. 6-16

After Jeffrey eats at the Pickwell's, the children follow him outside and find him running

• on the cinders along the track.

• on the wooden ties.

• on the steel rails.

• on the side of the road.

McNab had the greatest fastball. Jeffrey hit every ball he threw to him, so McNab went and got a__________ to pitch.

• stone

• turtle

• baby chick

• frog

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

• intercepting the Denehy pass and punting it back

• rescuing Arnold Jones from Finsterwald's back yard

• yelling "Talk, Talk" and running away

• hitting McNab's fastball and bunting a frogball

Where has Maniac lived?

• moose shed at Elmwood Park Zoo

• deer shed at Elmwood Park Zoo

• oxen pen at Elmwood Park Zoo

John McNab got so mad, he wanted to punish Maniac, so he and his gang, "The Cobras," did what?

• beat up Maniac

• chased him out of town

• threw Maniac in Finsterwald's backyard

• chased Maniac into the black side of town

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

• Maniac dropped the candy bar.

• Mars Bar never offered anyone a bite.

• People don't eat after each other especially white/black at this time.

• Maniac and Mars Bar were not friends.

Why is Amanda upset when she sees Mars Bar, Maniac, and her torn book?

• Her little brother and sister tear up everything of hers they can get a hold of.

• Mars Bar always tears up her books.

• Maniac promised to take care of it.

The Beale's invite Mania to stay. Before he can sleep, he must

• take a bath.

• go out to see the address.

• say goodnight to Mr. and Mrs. Beale.

• call his aunt and uncle.

What was Maniac allergic to?

• eggs

• pizza

• milk

• peanuts

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

• He didn't like the nickname.

• He didn't want to lose the last thing he had from his parents.

• He wanted to be called by his aunt and uncle's name.

• He thought people were not listening to him.