Maniac Magee

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

• Prejudice is based on ignorance.
• Speed is the key of life.
• People would be much better off if it weren't for their judgments.
• Everyone needs a place to call home.

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What is the setting of Maniac Magee?

• 1950s, Two Mills, Pennsylvania

• 1940s, Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania

• 1930s, Cincinnati, Ohio

• 1990, Two Mills, Pennsylvania

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What is Maniac’s real name?

• John

• Jeffrey

• Joel

• Joseph

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How did Jeffrey Magee become an orphan?

• His parents gave him away
• His parents were killed in an airplane. 
• His parents were killed in a trolley crash
• He was born an orphan.

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What did Maniac scream on the risers and why?

• "Talk! Talk, will ya? Talk! Talk! Talk! Talk!" because Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan wouldn't talk

• "Help! Help!" because he didn't want to sing

• "Talk! Talk! Will you, please?" to Grandma Dot and Grandpa Dan

• "Hello, sing people!" because he was bored

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What was the time that Jeffrey was gone between Two Mills & Hollidaysburg called?

• The Slowest Year
• The Long Year
• The Lost Boy
• The Lost Year

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How is Two Mills divided?

• East and West End

• East and North End

• East and South End

• South and West End

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Why does John McNab get angry with Maniac?

• Maniac didn’t strikeout when John pitched to him.

• Maniac took a bite of his candy bar.

• Maniac stole his book.

• Maniac didn’t say “hi” to him.

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Where did the Cobras chase Maniac to in Chapter 9?

• Mexico

• East End

• no where

• Antarctica

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