Maniac Magee Review

What is the point of view of Maniac Magee?

• First person told by Jeffrey

• third-person limited

• First person told by Amanda

• third-person omniscient

The author of "Maniac Magee" would agree with which statement?

• Be careless when approaching a problem

• The main idea and theme are how to untie a knot.

• Comparing the untying of a knot to the pecking of a little bird displays patience,

• Some problems, like the knot, are unsolvable.

What characteristic of fiction is found in "Maniac Magee?"

• the author's personal thoughts on a subject.

• information about different cultures

• a focus on one problem or main event

• futuristic settings and science-filled ideas

How does Maniac first bribe the McNab brothers to go to school?

• He paid them each $20

• Pizza for a week

• Free tacos

• They could play with his baseball bat

While Grayson questions him about school, Maniac realized that he---.

• wasn't smart enough to be in a class with kids his own age.

• could go to classes in the day & sleep in the locker room at night.

• wouldn't enjoy being part of a family at school.

• wouldn't go to school unless he had a home.

How did Maniac feel at the end of the book?

• He was scared

• He was sad

• He was content

• He was tired

What is the main theme of 'Maniac Magee'?

• Racial harmony and understanding

• The importance of wealth

• The power of technology

• The significance of war

Which character in 'Maniac Magee' is known for their athletic ability?

• Amanda Beale

• Mars Bar Thompson

• John McNab

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

What is the setting of 'Maniac Magee'?

• A futuristic city

• A small town in Pennsylvania

• A bustling metropolis

• A rural village in England

What literary device is frequently used in 'Maniac Magee'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia