Maniac Magee Part II Grayson Chapters

How did Maniac (Jeffrey) meet Grayson?

• They met at the Blue Ridge Diner.

• Grayson found Jeffrey just outside the buffalo pen at the Elmwood Zoo.

• They met at the high school football stadium.

• Mullet Fingers introduced that at Mother Paula's Pancake House.

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Infer (the answer is not really in the book) why Grayson didn't take Maniac to the hospital.

• He was lonely and wanted a new friend.

• He didn't want the zoo manager to get upset and fire him for not keeping homeless kids out of the zoo at night.

• He wanted to learn to read.

• Grayson is afraid of hospitals.

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Like Maniac, Grayson is a legend in his own right. What is he somewhat famous for?

• Grayson is a legend for eating Butterscotch Krimpets.

• He can throw a football really strong and accurate.

• Grayson can ride a buffalo.

• He struck Willie Mays out!

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(Choose all that apply) Choose all the evidence that shows Grayson is confused about people from the East Side.

• He doesn't think they eat mash potatoes.

• Grayson thinks they don't use a toothbrush.

• He thinks they don't eat meatloaf

• Grayson thinks that people from the East Side don't drive cars/vehicles.

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Infer (the answer is not really in the story) Based on what we know about Jeffrey's batting talent, what does Grayson think of Jeffrey's baseball skills?

• Grayson probably thinks Jeffrey should get another coach.

• He thinks Maniac should stick to football because he is so fast!

• He probably thinks Jeffrey is a really good athlete.

• Grayson thianks Jeffrey should go to school and play football.

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Jeffrey has a collection of books in the baseball equipment room. In the story, that leads to _______________________ .

• Grayson taking some time off of work to play more baseball with Maniac.

• Grayson takes Jeffrey to the book store.

• Grayson getting a library card.

• Grayson asking Maniac to teach him how to read.

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What is the Stop Ball?

• It's the name of the Baseball Stadium at the Elmwood Park.

• The name of a diner they like to visit.

• Grayson's best pitch.

• The name of Grayson's baseball glove.

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How do we know that Grayson had a bad experience when he was a kid in school?

• He was kicked out in high school.

• His teacher said, "This bunch will never learn to read a stop sign."

• His parents got him a tutor in math.

• He told a story about playing AAA baseball.

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Of all the skills needed to learn to read, Grayson had the most difficulty with ____________________ .

• vowels

• consonants

• syllables

• grammar

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True of False: Maniac rewarded Grayson for reading his first book, "The Little Engine that Could" with ___________________________________________________ .

• Jeffrey bought him a new book!

• Maniac rewarded Grayson with a new chalkboard for reading lessons.

• A really big hug and Maniac cooked him a nice meal!

• Maniac took Grayson out to dinner.

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