Maniac Magee Chapter 17

What was the weather like in the story?

• Windy

• Hot

• Rainy

• Snowy

What happened to candy in your pocket on this hot day?

• It disappeared

• It stayed the same

• It froze

• It turned to soup

What were the dogs doing because of the heat?

• Sleeping

• Tripping on their tongues

• Barking

• Digging holes

What did the fire hydrant at Green and Chestnut resemble?

• A fountain

• A waterfall

• Niagara Falls

• A lake

What did Maniac learn to do in front of the gusher?

• Swim

• Jump and be propelled across the street

• Sing

• Dance

What was the reaction of the people when Maniac was called 'Whitey'?

• They were silent

• They laughed

• They danced

• They cheered

What did Maniac say when he was told to go home?

• I don't want to

• I am home

• I'll leave soon

• Where is home?

What was Mrs. Beale doing at the end of the chapter?

• Planting flowers

• Reading a book

• Scrubbing the house

• Cooking breakfast