Freak Shows

What did Joseph Merrick grow?

• mushrooms

• deformities

• tentacles

• a trunk

Complete Merrick's favourite quote:"'Tis true, my form is something ..., But blaming me is blaming ..."

• odd / God

• bold / all

• mad / Dad

Who are Gram and Grim?

• Writers of the Grim's Fairy Tales.

• Maxwell's foster parents that take care of him.

• Maxwell's grandparents, his mother's people, HER parents.

• Kevin's grandparents who he never sees

Why is Grim concerned about Maxwell?

• Grim is concerned because Maxwell looks like his father and he is afraid Max will inherit his father's character.

• Grim is concerned because Maxwell only reads books about The Down Under.

• Grim is concerned because Maxwell spends too much time in the backyard.

• Grim is concerned because Maxwell has no friends.

What is Freak's mother's reaction to seeing Max?

• She is happy to see Max again.

• She seems scared of Max.

• She tells Freak he should become friends with Max.

• She is surprised and thrilled.

What does Freak get for his 13th birthday?

• A new ornithopter

• A new computer

• A new watch

• A new dictionary

What is the primary theme explored in the concept of 'Freak Shows'?

• A) Acceptance

• B) Exploitation

• C) Adventure

• D) Romance

Which literary device is commonly used in narratives about 'Freak Shows'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

In the context of 'Freak Shows', what does the term 'freak' most likely refer to?

• A) A person with unique talents

• B) A person with unusual physical characteristics

• C) A person who is extremely intelligent

• D) A person who is very athletic

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'freak' correctly in the context of 'Freak Shows'?

• A) The weather was a freak occurrence.

• B) He was considered a freak due to his unique appearance.

• C) She freaked out when she saw the spider.

• D) The athlete was a freak of nature.