Exploring Max and Kevin's Journey

What opinion do you think Max has of himself as the story begins?

• He thinks he is very intelligent.

• He feels he is not very smart and is misunderstood.

• He believes he is the most popular kid in the neighborhood.

• He feels he is a great athlete.

Who does Max live with? Why?

• His parents, because they are very supportive.

• His grandparents, because his parents are not around.

• His uncle, because he is closer to him.

• His friends, because they have a big house.

What happens on the first day of July in Max’s neighborhood?

• A big parade takes place.

• Fireworks are set off.

• A neighborhood picnic is held.

• A new family moves in.

What is Max’s impression of Kevin after their first encounter in front of the duplex house?

• He thinks Kevin is very shy.

• He finds Kevin to be very brave and confident.

• He believes Kevin is unfriendly.

• He thinks Kevin is just like everyone else.

Why does Max go over to Kevin’s backyard?

• To play basketball.

• To retrieve a lost toy.

• To help Kevin with a project.

• To see what Kevin is doing.

Why does Kevin call his mother “Fair Gwen of Air”?

• Because she is a pilot.

• Because she is named after a character from King Arthur's tales.

• Because she loves the outdoors.

• Because she is very graceful.

What is Max thinking as Gwen takes Kevin home?

• He is worried about Kevin.

• He is glad to be alone.

• He is curious about their friendship.

• He is thinking about dinner.

What and where is the “down under”?

• A secret hideout in the basement.

• A place in Australia.

• A nickname for the school library.

• A hidden room in the attic.

Why does Gram come to Max’s room?

• To give him a gift.

• To check on him.

• To ask him to do chores.

• To tell him a story.

Why does Max put Kevin on his shoulders?

• To help him see over a crowd.

• To play a game.

• To make him taller.

• To carry him home.