Quiz on Maniac Magee: Chapter One

Where was Maniac Magee born?

• In a dump

• In a house in Bridgeport

• In a hospital

• In a car

What happened to Maniac's parents?

• They moved to another city

• They were lost at sea

• They died in a trolley crash

• They left him intentionally

How old was Maniac when he became an orphan?

• Five years old

• Three years old

• One year old

• Ten years old

Who did Maniac live with after his parents died?

• A foster home

• Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan

• His brother

• His grandparents

Why didn't Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan get a divorce?

• They wanted to keep the family together for Jeffrey

• They didn't believe in divorce

• They were strict Catholics

• They were still in love

What unusual thing did Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan have two of in their house?

• Two pets

• Two cars

• Two of each household appliance

• Two houses

What triggered Jeffrey to start screaming during the school musical?

• He saw a spider

• He was upset by the song

• He wanted his aunt and uncle to talk

• The lights were too bright

What did Jeffrey do after screaming in the musical?

• He continued singing

• He fainted on stage

• He apologized to everyone

• He ran away and never returned home