Maniac Magee Chapter

A group of high school kids dumped Arnold Jones into the Finsterwald's back yard and ran off.  Arnold got the "finsterwallies," or violent shakes.  What did Maniac do?

• He threw 2 of the high school boys over the fence and made them bring Arnold out.

• He rang Finsterwald's doorbell and asked if he could have the key to unlock the gate.

• He carried Arnold to the front step.  Then Maniac sat on the steps and started reading.

• He helped Arnold climb over the fence, then the 2 of them went to the drugstore for sodas.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What was Maniac's real name?

• Jeffrey Lytel McGee

• John Lionel Macintosh

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

• Joshua Little McGinty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following does NOT describe Maniac's early life?

• Maniac lived with his older sister and her husband.

• When he was 3, his parents died.

• His aunt and uncle did not speak to each other and had 2 of everything

• He lived with his aunt and uncle for 8 years.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Who was Amanda Beale?

• a teacher Maniac met when he enrolled in school

• the town librarian

• a student, about Maniac's age, who was on her way to school

• a social worker

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe Maniac's meeting with Brian Denehy and James "Hands" Down.

• They were playing basketball, Maniac took the ball from "Hands" and scored a 3 pointer.

• They were playing football, Maniac intercepted a pass, punted the ball, and "Hands" caught it.

• They were playing baseball, "Hands" was pitching, Maniac caught it caused them to lose the game.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who was the first person to actually stop and talk to Maniac?

• Amanda Beale

• Brian Denehy

• Hands Down

• Amanda Bill

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following BEST describes Maniac?

• timid and hopeful

• aggressive and mean

• trustworthy and daring

• sad and lonely

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Where did Maniac go when he left Hollidaysburg? How long did it take him to get there?

• Three Rivers; 1 week

• Jeffersonville; 6 months

• Five Points; 2 days

• Two Mills; 1 year

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Who is Amanda Beale?

• a student at Maniac's school

• the town librarian

• a student, about Maniac's age, who was on her way to school

• a social worker

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Maniac borrow from Amanda Beale?

• a book on the Children's Crusade

• money for breakfast

• a jacket

• pencils, paper, and crayons to use in school

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6