Freak the Mighty Chap 1-3 Character Analysis

What does Max look like at the start of the story, and why do people treat him differently?

• Max is big and looks scary, so people are afraid of him and don't want to be near him.

• Max is small and doesn't seem strong, so people like him and respect him.

• Max looks like everyone else, so people don't really notice him much.

• Max looks friendly and easy to talk to, but that makes people scared of him.

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What kind of person is Kevin (Freak) in the first part of the story? How does this make his friendship with Max special?

• Very smart, full of ideas, and confident

• Very smart, full of ideas, and shy

• Okay smart, not trying much, and too proud

• Shy, not full of ideas, and not confident

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How does Max's dad, Kenny Kane, change Max's life in the first few chapters? How does Max feel about his dad?

• Loving and nice; Max feels happy and proud.

• Does not care and is far; Max does not mind much.

• Strict but fair; Max gets it and respects him.

• Mean and bossy; Max is scared and feels small.

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How do Max's grandparents show they care about him in the first three chapters?

• They ignore Max and don't look after his needs.

• They don't seem to care about what Max feels or needs.

• They show their love by cooking his favorite meals, providing a safe and loving home, and offering advice and support.

• They often criticize Max and make him feel unimportant.

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How does Kevin's disability change the way he acts and talks with others at the start of the story?

• He feels unsure and self-conscious, so he uses his intelligence and creativity to compensate.

• It doesn't affect his behavior or how he interacts with others.

• He feels confident and strong because of it.

• He feels disinterested and doesn't want to do much.

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What makes Max and Kevin's friendship special?

• Max and Kevin are great friends because they help each other. Max is strong but finds school hard, and Kevin is very smart but not strong. They protect each other and feel happier and more sure of themselves when they're together.

• Max and Kevin's friendship is just like any other friendship.

• They are always trying to be better than the other and are jealous of each other.

• Their friendship is one-sided, with Max always needing help from Kevin.

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How does the place where the story is set (like a neighborhood or school) change what the characters do and how they get along in the first three chapters?

• The characters do what they do and get along because of their own choices only.

• The place where the story is set affects how the characters act and get along.

• The place where the story is set is just a background and doesn't change anything about the characters.

• The place where the story is set doesn't affect how the characters act or get along at all.

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How does Max start to see himself differently in the first three chapters? What makes him feel this way?

• Max starts to feel less sure of himself, going from feeling confident to feeling unsure.

• Max's view of himself doesn't change at all in the first three chapters.

• Max starts to feel stronger and more capable, going from feeling weak to feeling strong.

• Max starts to feel weaker and less capable, going from feeling strong to feeling small.

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How do Kevin's smart ideas and creative thinking change the way he acts and how others view him in the first three chapters?

• Kevin's smart ideas and creative thinking make others think he is just okay and not very interesting.

• Kevin's smart ideas and creative thinking make him seem boring and not special to others.

• Kevin's smart ideas and creative thinking make him stand out as unique and interesting, making others see him as amazing and special.

• Kevin's smart ideas and creative thinking don't change how he acts or how others view him.

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How do the characters in the first three chapters show they are strong and can handle hard times?

• By not running away from their problems, not giving up when things get hard, and thinking of new ways to solve their issues.

• By depending on others to fix their issues for them.

• By quitting quickly when things get tough.

• By ignoring their problems and hoping they disappear.

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