Maniac Magee Before the Story - Chapter 9 Test

Maniac's true name was __________.

• Jerry Spinelli Magee

• Joseph Arnold Magee

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

Maniac lived with his aunt and uncle for a period of time. Why?

• He was an orphan.

• His parents moved to the city and did not take him.

• He liked his aunt and uncle more than anyone.

What state does this story take place?

• Delaware

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

Maniac said something very simple to people when he saw them. What was this simple saying?

• "Hi."

• "My name is Jeffrey. What is yours?'

• "Have a nice day."

Who was the first person/character that spoke to Maniac while in Two Mills? They had an actual conversation.

• Arnold Jones

• Amanda Beale

• Valeria Pickwell

The character, Amanda, enjoys reading books. Where did she store her books for safe keeping?

• in the local library

• in her school locker

• in a suitcase

What race is Maniac?

• White

• African American

• Hispanic

What race is Amanda?

• White

• African American

• Hispanic

When Maniac is seen doing such fantastic feats (an achievement) what does he always have in his hand?

• His personal book he brought with him for the journey.

• A borrowed book from Amanda's collection.

• A borrowed book from the library.

The young children of Two Mills are frightened of __________. (Think of where "Arnold Jones" was placed by the bullies.)

• The Elmwood Zoo

• The Pickwell's

• Finsterwald's