Maniac Magee Quiz: Chapters 1-5

Who is the main character introduced in the first five chapters of "Maniac Magee"?

• Amanda Beale

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

• Mars Bar Thompson

• John McNab

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What event leads Jeffrey Lionel Magee to become an orphan?

• A car accident

• A house fire

• A plane crash

• A train crash

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Jeffrey run away from his aunt and uncle's house?

• He wants to find his parents

• He is unhappy with their constant fighting

• He is looking for adventure

• He wants to live with his grandparents

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Describe the setting of Two Mills. How does it impact Jeffrey's journey?

• It is a small town with a close-knit community, making it easy for Jeffrey to find help.

• It is a divided town with racial tensions, influencing Jeffrey's interactions.

• It is a bustling city that overwhelms Jeffrey.

• It is a rural area with little to no people, making Jeffrey feel isolated.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What motivates Amanda Beale to carry a suitcase full of books?

• She wants to sell them for money

• She is trying to impress her teachers

• She loves reading and wants to protect her books

• She is moving to a new house

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Jeffrey earn the nickname "Maniac"?

• By running away from home

• By performing amazing athletic feats

• By being a troublemaker

• By being extremely intelligent

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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 is the significance of the setting in the first five chapters?

• It highlights the economic disparity in the town.

• It emphasizes the cultural diversity of the town.

• It underscores the racial divide that Jeffrey encounters.

• It showcases the technological advancements of the town.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What inference can be made about Jeffrey's character based on his actions in the first five chapters?

• He is selfish and only cares about himself.

• He is adventurous and seeks new experiences.

• He is timid and avoids confrontation.

• He is lazy and unmotivated.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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How does Amanda Beale's interaction with Jeffrey in the early chapters affect his journey?

• She discourages him from staying in Two Mills.

• She provides him with a sense of belonging and friendship.

• She ignores him, making him feel unwelcome.

• She challenges him to a race, which he loses.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is the primary reason Jeffrey decides to stay in Two Mills?

• He wants to attend school there.

• He is fascinated by the town's history.

• He feels a connection to the people he meets.

• He is unable to leave due to financial constraints.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3