Freak The Mighty Chapters 5-7

Describe how Max feels when he goes to the place in his head.

• He feels like he can do anything; he feels like he is somebody.
• He is sad and lonely; he feels he is the only person in the world.
• He is flying; he feels free and happy.
• He is floating; it is cool and empty; he feels like nothing, like nobody.

What was Gwen’s relationship with Max’s mother?

• Max’s mother and Gwen were sisters.
• Max’s mother and Gwen were enemies high school.
• Max’s mother and Gwen were good friends before she got married.
• Gwen never knew Max’s mother.

What does Gwen think of Max’s father?

• Gwen thinks he is crazy and scary.
• Gwen thinks he should be with Max.
• Gwen thinks he is a lot of fun to be with.
• Gwen thinks he should never get out of prison.

People say that Max is the “spitting image” of his father. Why is it bad for Max to look like his father?

• His father is scary-looking.
• Everyone in town knows his father is in prison and why.
• People always stare at him.
• His father’s picture is on a “wanted” poster.

Why does Max cry like a baby when he goes to bed after having dinner with Freak and Gwen?

• Max cries because he is happy.
• Max cries because he is afraid of Freak.
• Max cries because Gwen told him he looks just like his father.
• Max cries because Gram told him he could not play with Freak again.

What happens to Max and Freak when they are walking to the millpond to see the fireworks?

• They get lost and miss the fireworks.
• They are stopped and harassed by Tony D. and his gang.
• Max falls down and lands on Freak, hurting his leg.
• They find money on the street and stop to buy candy.

Identify Blade.

• Blade is a nickname for Killer Kane, Max’s father.
• Blade is the name of King Arthur’s sword.
• Blade is a nickname for Iggy, the leader of The Pinheads.
• Blade is Tony D.; he is seventeen and has been to juvenile court three or four times.

Why does Max put Freak on his shoulders at the fireworks display?

• Max puts Freak on his shoulders so people won’t step on him.
• Max puts Freak on his shoulders so Freak can see where Blade and his gang are.
• Max puts Freak on his shoulders so Freak can see the fireworks.
• Max puts Freak on his shoulders when Freak gets tired.

Describe what happens to Freak and Max after the fireworks.

• Tony D. and his gang chase Freak and Max, but because Freak is on Max’s shoulders he can direct Max into the millpond, where they escape but get stuck in the mud.
• Tony D. and his gang catch Max and Freak at the millpond and throw them into the water.
• Max and Freak go to the soda shop because fireworks make Max thirsty, but Tony and his gang won’t let them go in.
• Max and Freak are chased home by Tony D. and his gang.

How do Freak and Max get out of the pond after escaping from Tony D. and his gang?

• Freak whistles loudly to get the attention of the police. They use ropes to pull Max out.
• Max pulls loose from the mud and walks back to shore.
• The police call the fire department, and they use ladders to get Freak and Max out.
• Freak swims to shore, and Max walks to shore.