Maniac Magee Chapters 1-14

McNabb had the greatest fastball. Maniac hit every ball thrown at him, so McNabb went and got a ___________ to pitch at him.

• baby chick

• frog

• turtle

• toad

The highschoolers thought Maniac was "cool times 10", because...

• he sat down on Finsterwald's step and read.

• he saved the boy from Finsterwald's dog.

• he took the boy home with him.

• he fought the highschoolers and won.

What did Amanda have in her suitcase that Maniac loved?

• Books

• Candy bars

• Clothes

• CDs

John McNabb got so mad at Maniac. He wanted to punish him, so he and his gang, The Cobras, did what?

• Threw him in Finsterwald's backyard.

• Chased him to the black side of town.

• Chased him out of town.

• Beat him up.

Mars Bar Thompson offered Maniac a bite of his candy bar. When Maniac took a bit, there was dead silence. Why?

• Maniac and Mars Bar weren't friends.

• Mars Bar never offered anyone a bite.

• Maniac dropped the candy bar.

• People didn't eat after each other, especially blacks and whites at this time.

What is Maniac allergic to?

• Cheese

• Milk

• Peanuts

• Pizza

Everyone called Jeffery "Maniac". When asked what his name was, he replied "My name is Jeffery. You know me." Why?

• He didn't want to lose the last thing his parents gave him

• He wanted to be called by his aunt and uncles name

• He thought people weren't listening to him

• He didn't like the nickname

Why did McNabb have to show his birth certificate to play baseball?

• He was big for his age.
• He had a mustache.
• He was 6 feet tall.
• He was extremely small for his age.

How many children were in the Pickwell family?

• 10
• 11
• 9
• 12

What street did Amanda live on?

• Cypresswood
• Sycamore
• Willowtree Lane
• Harmony Drive