Maniac Magee Chapters 6-10

Which of the following did NOT help Jeffrey become known as Maniac?

• He knocked the world's first frogball for a four-bagger.

• Intercepting the Denehy pass and punting back.

• Rescuing Arnold J Jones from Finsterwald's backyard.

• Yelling "Talk, Talk" and running away.

Why did McNab's group stop at Hector Street?

• They were tired.

• It was the boundary between the East and West end.

• They were lost and couldn't find their was home.

• It was the town line between the North and South ends.

Even though Maniac had a nickname now, what was he still missing?

• A pet.

• A new friend.

• An address.

• A book to read.

McNab had the greatest fastball. Jeffrey hit every ball he threw to him, so McNab went and got a ________ to pitch?

• Toad

• Turtle

• Baby chick

• Frog

What happened to Amanda's book when Mars Bar snatched it?

• Mars Bar set it on fire.
• Maniac got it back and it was in perfect condition.
• Mars Bar threw it in the street and a truck ran over it.
• One paged ripped before Maniac got it back.

What is implied in this exchange in Chapter 10? "The lady looked down at Maniac. A little of the glare lingered in her eyes. 'You better get on, boy, where you belong.' "

• The lady believes that East End and West End should be segregated.

• Magee was disrespecting her

• The lady agreed with Mars about the book, and didn't believe Magee should have it

• Magee wanted to fight, and she was putting an end to it

What two groups did Hector Street divide?

• White people and black people

• West people from East People

• good people from bad people

• Homeless people from home owners

What part of the story do chapters 6-10 take place in?

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

Which of the following is not a conflict that drives the story forward?

• Maniac joins the Pickwells for dinner

• Maniac hits McNab's fastball, making him angry

• Magee gets stared down by Mars, and then takes a bite of his candy bar

• McNab and the Cobras chase Magee past Hector Street

What character trait might describe the Pickwells?

• Accepting

• Judgmental

• Exclusive

• Uncivilized