Maniac Magee Part 1 Quiz

How does Jeffrey Magee become an orphan?

• His parents died in a train crash.

• His parents died from cancer.

• He wasn't an orphan, he just ran away from home.

• His parents were in the military and died in a war.

How many years does Jeffrey live with his aunt and uncle before he runs away?

• 10

• 8

• 1

• 3

Why does Jeffrey run away?

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Who is the first person to talk to Maniac after he runs away?

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• Mars Bar

• Amanda Beale

• Mr. Finsterwald

What does Amanda have in her suitcase that Jeffrey loves?

• New Tennis Shoes

• Cake

• Baseball Equipment

• Books

Two Mills is divided. Explain.

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Where is Maniac living after he runs away from home?

• He is homeless, he sleeps wherever he can find a place

• In a car

• At the YMCA

• With Amanda and her family.

When Maniac takes a bite out of Mars Bars Thompson’s candy bar, there is dead silence on the street. Why?

(Choose all that are correct.)

• He bit the candy bar at the already bitten end.

• He is white and Mars Bar is black, no one expected him to put his mouth where Mars Bars' has been.

• Maniac was allergic to chocolate.

• Everyone has left the street, so no one is left to make noise.

Why is Amanda so upset when she sees Mars Bar with Maniac and her torn book?

• She is upset because she loves her books and doesn't want one ripped.

• She is upset because she thinks Maniac tore it on purpose.

• She is upset because Mars Bar won't replace the book.

The Beales invite Maniac to stay. What does he have to do before he can sleep?

• He has to sweep up the porch.

• He has to do his homework.

• He has to help Mr. Beale polish his shoes.

• He has to look at the address on the house.