Maniac Magee Chapters 8-14 Quiz

What is the name of the main character in "Maniac Magee"?

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

• Mars Bar Thompson

• Amanda Beale

• John McNab

Why does Maniac Magee run away from the Beale house in these chapters?

• He wants to find his parents.

• He feels he is causing trouble for the Beales.

• He is bored.

• He wants to join a baseball team.

What does Amanda Beale carry with her everywhere?

• A baseball glove

• A suitcase of books

• A lunchbox

• A jump rope

Who challenges Maniac to a race in these chapters?

• Amanda Beale

• Mars Bar Thompson

• John McNab

• Grayson

What does Mars Bar try to do to Maniac during their encounter?

• Give him candy

• Trip him

• Steal his book

• Invite him to play

What is special about the way Maniac runs?

• He runs backwards.

• He runs with his eyes closed.

• He runs very fast and never seems to get tired.

• He runs on his hands.

What is the name of the family that takes Maniac in after he leaves the Beales?

• The Thompsons

• The McNabs

• The Pickwells

• The Beales

What food does Maniac eat at the Pickwell’s house?

• Pizza

• Spaghetti

• Chicken

• Hot dogs

What is the name of the boy who tries to pitch to Maniac but fails?

• Mars Bar Thompson

• John McNab

• Russell Pickwell

• Hester Beale

How does Maniac impress the kids at the baseball field?

• He hits a home run off John McNab’s pitch.

• He catches a fly ball with one hand.

• He runs the bases backwards.

• He throws a perfect pitch.