Maniac Magee Vocabulary

rough and ragged

• befuddled

• blunder

• ordinary

• scraggly

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word 'pandemonium' as used in 'Maniac Magee'?

• A state of calm

• A state of extreme confusion and disorder

• A type of dance

• A type of food

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Maniac Magee', what does the word 'legend' refer to?

• A myth or story

• A type of animal

• A historical event

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which word best describes Maniac Magee's personality?

• Timid

• Brave

• Selfish

• Lazy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word 'befuddled' mean in the context of 'Maniac Magee'?

• Confused

• Happy

• Angry

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Maniac Magee', what does the term 'orphans' mean?

• Children with parents

• Children without parents

• Children with one parent

• Children with many siblings

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of 'sneer' as used in 'Maniac Magee'?

• A kind smile

• A mocking smile

• A friendly wave

• A loud laugh

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'infamous' mean in the context of 'Maniac Magee'?

• Famous for a good reason

• Famous for a bad reason

• Not famous at all

• A type of fame

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Maniac Magee', what does the word 'solitude' mean?

• Being alone

• Being in a crowd

• Being with family

• Being with friends

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'trek' mean in 'Maniac Magee'?

• A short walk

• A long journey

• A type of vehicle

• A type of food

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4