Freak the Mighty: Chapters 1-10

What is the significance of the character Max in the story?

• Max symbolizes the quest for identity and the importance of relationships in the narrative.

• Max is solely a comic relief character throughout the narrative.

• Max is a minor character with no impact on the plot.

• Max represents the antagonist in the story.

How does Kevin (Freak) first meet Max?

• Freak and Max meet at a local park while playing basketball.

• Kevin (Freak) first meets Max when Freak is being chased by bullies and Max helps him.

• Max meets Freak at school during a science class.

• Kevin first encounters Max at a birthday party.

What challenges does Max face in his home life?

• Max has a stable financial situation.

• Max experiences no conflicts with his siblings.

• Max enjoys a supportive family environment.

• Max faces emotional neglect, sibling conflicts, and financial instability.

Describe the relationship between Max and his grandparents.

• Max has a loving and supportive relationship with his grandparents.

• Max rarely visits his grandparents.

• Max has a strained relationship with his grandparents.

• Max feels neglected by his grandparents.

What role does imagination play in the friendship between Max and Kevin?

• Imagination plays a crucial role in deepening the friendship between Max and Kevin by allowing them to share adventures and escape their realities.

• Imagination causes conflict between Max and Kevin.

• Imagination has no impact on their friendship.

• Imagination only serves to isolate Max from Kevin.

How does Kevin's physical condition affect his character?

• Kevin's physical condition only affects his academic performance.

• Kevin's physical condition makes him more popular among peers.

• Kevin's physical condition shapes his character by influencing his resilience and social interactions.

• Kevin's physical condition has no impact on his character.

What are some key themes introduced in the first ten chapters?

• Pursuit of wealth

• Nature vs. nurture

• Struggle for identity, societal expectations, complexity of relationships, quest for belonging.

• Impact of technology

How do Max and Kevin's personalities complement each other?

• Max's adventurous nature complements Kevin's cautious personality, creating a balanced dynamic.

• Both Max and Kevin are equally adventurous, lacking any complementary traits.

• Kevin's outgoing nature balances Max's introverted personality.

• Max is more cautious than Kevin, leading to a risk-averse approach.

What event leads to Max and Kevin's adventure in the neighborhood?

• A school project that requires them to stay indoors.

• Max and Kevin's encounter with a mysterious stranger.

• A neighborhood festival that they are too scared to attend.

• Max and Kevin's decision to explore their neighborhood.

How does the author use humor in the early chapters of the book?

• The author relies on complex vocabulary for humor.

• The author avoids humor to create a somber tone.

• The author uses humor through serious monologues.

• The author uses humor through witty dialogue, exaggerated traits, and absurd situations.