Freak the Mighty Ch. 7-9

How do Grim and Gram react to Max’s being a hero?

• Grim and Gram take Max to get his favorite ice cream.

• Grim and Gram don’t believe Max is a hero.

• Gram makes a fuss, and Grim calls Max “son” for the first time.

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After rescuing Freak and Max from the pond muck, who does the cop say Max is?

• The cop says Max is a hoodlum.

• The cop says Max is Gram’s grandson.

• The cop says he is Kenny (Killer) Kane’s boy.

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What does Max think about rescuing Freak?

• Max thinks Freak rescued him with his genius brain.

• Max thinks he may not be as bad as everyone thinks.

• Max thinks it is not big deal because he was saving himself, too.

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What does Freak tell Max when he asks if the transplant will hurt and if it is dangerous?

• Freak says, “Bionic parts feel no pain. The only danger is broken parts.”

• Freak says, “Maybe just a little, but it is not at all dangerous.”

• Freak says, “Sure it will hurt. Life is dangerous.”

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What has become a habit for Max and Freak when they go out together?

• Freak picks a new quest everyday, and Max goes along.

• Max pulls Freak around the neighborhood in the American Flyer.

• Freak rides high on Max’s shoulders and uses his little feet to steer Max.

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What secret does Max promise to keep about the Medical Research building?

• It is a secret laboratory called The Experimental Brain Unit, and they study smart people like Freak.

• It is a secret laboratory called The Experimental Bionics Unit; Freak will enter the lab and be the first bionically improved human.

• It is a secret laboratory called The Experimental Robot Unit, and they make robots to help handicapped people.

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When the police officers ask for the boys’ names after rescuing them, what name does Kevin give the police?

• Freak the Mighty

• Max the Great

• Freak the Man

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What does Gram ask Max to do with regards to the hoodlum boy? What is his response?

• She wants Max to call the police if he sees Blade near the house; Max tells her he would be the laughing stock of the school if he calls the police.

• She wants Max to promise her he will keep away from him; Max tells her he will run.

• She wants Max to beat him up the next time he comes near Freak; Max tells Gram she is really cool.

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How do Freak and Max get out of the pond after escaping from Tony D. and his gang?

• Freak whistles loudly to get the attention of the police. They use ropes to pull Max out.

• Max pulls loose from the mud and walks back to shore.

• The police call the fire department, and they use ladders to get Freak and Max out.

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Why do you think Freak wants Max to keep the medical research hospital a secret?

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