Quiz on Chapter 3 Freak the Mighty

Which of the following is the best summary of Chapter 3?

• Maxwell and Freak meet for the first time, bond over an ornithopter, and begin their friendship.

• Maxwell tries to avoid Freak, but Freak forces him to play with the ornithopter.

• Maxwell reflects on his life in the down under and avoids interacting with his neighbors.

• Maxwell retrieves a bird from a tree for Freak, who angrily accuses him of being an earthling.

What does Maxwell’s willingness to help Freak retrieve the ornithopter reveal about his character?

• He is reluctant to engage with others.

• He is kind and helpful, even to people he doesn’t know well.

• He is overly cautious and afraid of confrontation.

• He enjoys showing off his strength to others.

What does Maxwell mean when he says, "My room in the basement. Scuttle into your dim hole in the ground, Maxwell dear"?

• He feels like a creature hiding away from the world.

• He enjoys the privacy and quiet of the basement.

• He believes his basement is better than the rest of the house.

• He is mocking himself for being lazy and hiding.

What does the word “ornithopter” most likely mean as used in the passage?

• A mechanical bird with flapping wings

• A model airplane with advanced technology

• A toy made from paper and elastic bands

• A dictionary term for a rare type of bird

From whose point of view is the story told?

• Maxwell, in first person

• Freak, in first person

• An outside narrator, in third person limited

• An outside narrator, in third person omniscient

Why does Maxwell decide to tow Freak in the wagon?

• He wants to make Freak feel better after the ornithopter breaks.

• He feels responsible for Freak’s happiness and safety.

• He realizes that Freak doesn’t mind being helped and enjoys the ride.

• He doesn’t want to explain his room in the down under.

What theme is introduced when Maxwell and Freak play with the ornithopter?

• Friendship can form when two people share a common interest.

• Overcoming challenges together strengthens bonds.

• Curiosity about new experiences leads to discovery.

• Small acts of kindness can create lifelong memories.

What mood is created when Maxwell retrieves the ornithopter for Freak?

• Suspenseful, because Freak raises his crutch and threatens Maxwell.

• Lighthearted, because the two characters begin to interact and enjoy themselves.

• Embarrassing, because Maxwell trips and struggles to reach the ornithopter.

• Tense, because Maxwell worries about Freak’s reaction to his help.

What evidence shows that Freak is highly intelligent?

• "He goes, 'Observe and be amazed, earthling,' and then he lets it go, and you know what? I am amazed."

• 'This is an ornithopter. An ornithopter is defined as an experimental device propelled by flapping wings.'

• "And before you know it, he's dragging this wagon out from under the steps."

• 'All mechanical objects require periodic maintenance.'

Why does the author include Freak’s detailed explanation of the ornithopter?

• To show that Freak is smarter than Maxwell.

• To emphasize Freak’s love for learning and sharing knowledge.

• To highlight the technical complexity of the toy.

• To suggest that Maxwell is not interested in Freak’s explanation.