Freak the Mighty: Chapters 18 and 19

What are Max's main traits in Chapter 18?

• Being very stubborn and thinking he's always right

• Being brave and trying hard

• Being smart and nice

• Being scared and lazy

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In Chapter 19, what does the way Max and Kevin treat each other tell us about their friendship?

• They don't get along well and are not friendly to each other.

• They are good friends and support each other.

• They don't really care much about each other.

• They are always trying to be better than the other.

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What does 'grim' mean in Chapter 18? How does it make the story feel?

• Happy

• Exciting

• Joyful

• Mean-looking, scary

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How does the writer make us guess what will happen next in Chapter 19?

• By telling us the end at the start of the chapter

• By adding a new person who doesn't matter to the story

• By telling us everything that happens in the chapter

• By giving small hints or clues about what comes next

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How does Chapter 18 show that friends are important when things get tough?

• It's best to ignore friends when things are hard.

• Watching TV is the best way to handle problems.

• Friends can help and give strength when times are hard.

• Eating ice cream fixes everything.

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How does Max feel about his dad in Chapter 18?

• Mad and not liking him

• Scared but looks up to him

• Starts to understand and forgive him

• Really upset and let down

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In Chapter 19, how does the story show Kevin is really brave through what he does?

• Kevin shows he is brave by standing up to bullies and keeping Max safe.

• Kevin shows he is brave by not doing much and avoiding risks.

• Kevin shows he is brave by following others and not defending himself.

• Kevin shows he is brave by running away from his problems.

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What does the word 'optimum' mean in Chapter 18, and how is it important to the story's main idea?

• 'Optimum' means the worst condition and is not related to the story's main idea.

• 'Optimum' means the best condition and shows how the story wants us to find the best way to live.

• 'Optimum' means an okay condition and does not affect the story's main idea.

• 'Optimum' means an average condition and is not important to the story's main idea.

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How does where the story happens in Chapter 19 change how the characters feel and what they decide to do?

• It makes the characters feel bored, so they choose to do things without much thought.

• It makes everything feel important and dangerous, so they decide to do things that are brave but risky.

• It makes everything feel calm and safe, so they decide to do things that are smart and careful.

• It makes the characters feel mixed up, so they quickly decide to do things that might not be smart.

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How can you link the story in Chapter 18 to other books or movies?

• Adventure and mystery

• Love and heartbreak

• Friendship and loyalty

• Romance and betrayal

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