Maniac Magee - Playfair

Which of the following BEST describes Maniac?

• timid and hopeful
• aggressive and mean
• trustworthy and daring
• sad and lonely

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Maniac bunt to score a run on John McNab?

• a frog
• a curve ball
• a candy bar
• a pine cone

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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

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

• Maniac is allergic to pizza.
• Amanda's struggle to protect her books.
• Maniac Magee's struggle to find a place in the world.
• Mars Bar's need to find a friend.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The conflict of the story begins when...

• Maniac is born.
• Maniac meets Mars Bar.
• Maniac moves in with the Beales
• Maniac runs out of the auditorium during the spring musical.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

From Mars Bar's thoughts and actions, the reader can infer that he...

• thinks that messing with Maniac is too dangerous.  
• cannot do things well when he is under pressure.
• was not in very good physical condition.
• is arrogant and very aggressive.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

What did Grayson do before working at the park zoo?

• He worked at the Blue Star Restaurant.
• He managed the YMCA in Two Mills.
• He taught school.
• He played Minor League Baseball.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Which of the following BEST describes Grayson?

• judgmental and dedicated
• caring and generous
• cold-hearted and selfish
• forgiving and lazy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Grayson tells him he struck out Willie Mays.
• Grayson drinks a glass of apple juice with him.
• Grayson gives Maniac his old glove from the minors.
• Grayson shares butterscotch Krimpets with Maniac.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

All of the following are a part of the legend of Maniac Magee EXCEPT...

• He could run fast.
• He sat on the Finsterwald's steps.
• He unties Cobble's Knot.
• He wrestled a buffalo in front of a crowd.  

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following BEST describes Maniac's character?

• introverted
• joyful
• courageous
• selfish

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3