Maniac Magee Chapter 1 Quiz

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1 of "Maniac Magee"?

• Amanda Beale

• Mars Bar Thompson

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

• John McNab

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What significant event happens to Maniac Magee's parents?

• They move to a new city

• They win a lottery

• They pass away in a trolley accident

• They open a new business

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Where does Maniac Magee end up living after his parents' death?

• With his Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan

• In an orphanage

• With his grandparents

• Alone on the streets

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does the term "legend" refer to in the context of the story?

• A map key

• A famous person

• A mythical story or character

• A historical document

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why does Maniac Magee run away from his aunt and uncle's house?

• He wants to find his real parents

• He is looking for a treasure

• He dislikes the constant arguing

• He wants to explore the world

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the setting of Chapter 1 in "Maniac Magee"?

• A bustling city in the 1980s

• A small town in the early 1900s

• A suburban neighborhood in the 1990s

• A rural village in the 1950s

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What inference can be made about Maniac Magee's personality based on Chapter 1?

• He is adventurous and independent

• He is timid and dependent

• He is rude and disrespectful

• He is lazy and uninterested

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which word best describes the mood at the beginning of the novel?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Tragic

• Exciting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word "orphan" mean as used in Chapter 1?

• A child who has lost both parents

• A person who finds a new family

• A child who runs away from home

• A person who has many siblings

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What theme is introduced through the events of Chapter 1?

• The importance of wealth

• The adventure of travel

• The impact of loss and grief

• The joy of finding new friends

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9