Exploring Maniac Magee Before the Story

Where was Maniac Magee said to be born?

• In a small town

• In a dump

• In a hospital

• In a forest

What was said to be Maniac Magee's heart?

• A sofa's frame

• A book

• A stone

• A piece of wood

What was Maniac Magee's stomach compared to?

• A cereal box

• A glass jar

• A wooden crate

• A metal pot

What unusual pet did Maniac Magee reportedly have?

• An 8-inch cockroach

• A small mouse

• A wild cat

• A giant spider

Who guarded Maniac Magee while he slept?

• A cat

• A rat

• A bird

• A dog

What was unique about Maniac Magee's companions?

• They were unusual for a pet

• They were inanimate objects

• They were ordinary pets

• They were mythical creatures

What was said to happen if Maniac Magee ran over salt?

• He would disappear

• He would fall asleep

• Nothing special

• He would turn back

What did people say about knowing Maniac Magee was coming?

• You would hear laughter

• You would feel a breeze

• You would see a shadow

• You should sprinkle salt