Maniac Magee Chapters 6&7

How many children were in the Pickwell family?

• 12

• 10

• 3

• 5

What did the mystery dinner guest do that angered the Pickwell children and caused them to blink and squint?

• The mystery dinner guest ran atop the steel rails of the railroad track.

• The mystery dinner guest ate too much and didn't leave enough food for the Pickwell children.

• The mystery dinner guest ran from the table.

In chapter 7, what was so unusual about the baseball game?

• John McNab strikes out 16 batters in a row, but could not strike out the new kid

• John McNab befriends a toad during the game.

• John McNab hits a home run.

How did Jeffery get his nickname? Choose all that apply

• By running around town

• By performing crazy athletic stunts

• By saying crazy things.

• By having a crazy haircut.

Which of the following is an example of a simile.

• Jefferey and Amanda and the suitcase were like a rock in a steam.

• As soon as he could, he got up from his hiding place.

• I like to play outside whenever possible

Which of these is an example of a metaphor

• The cat purred

• McNab was a giant

• Amanda was as cool as a cucumber

Which one of these is an example of personification

• The wind blew the tree leaves around

• The town and schools were buzzing

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger

Who is Mcnab?

• Jefferey's friend

• The baseball pitcher

• Jefferey's classmate