Maniac Magee Quiz: Chapters 1-24

What is the full name of the main character known as "Maniac Magee"?

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

• Michael Jeffrey Magee

• Lionel Jeffrey Magee

• Jeffrey Michael Magee

Who are the first people Maniac lives with after his parents die?

• The Beales

• Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan

• The McNabs

• Grayson

What is the name of the town where Maniac Magee's story takes place?

• Two Mills

• Three Rivers

• Millville

• East End

What is Amanda Beale known for carrying with her?

• A baseball glove

• A suitcase full of books

• A lunchbox

• A jump rope

What is the legendary feat Maniac performs at the high school football field?

• He scores a touchdown

• He runs a marathon

• He intercepts a pass and runs the length of the field

• He kicks a field goal

Why does Maniac leave the Beale family?

• He misses his parents

• He wants to find his aunt and uncle

• He doesn't want to cause trouble for the Beales

• He wants to live with Grayson

How does Maniac Magee react when he first sees the racial division in Two Mills?

• He ignores it

• He is confused and doesn't understand it

• He gets angry

• He leaves town

What motivates Amanda Beale to let Maniac borrow one of her books?

• She feels sorry for him

• She wants to make a new friend

• She is impressed by his love of reading

• She wants to get rid of some books

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

• They are mean to him

• They argue all the time and never speak to each other

• He wants to find his parents

• He wants to go to school in another town

How does Maniac help Grayson after they meet?

• He teaches Grayson how to read

• He helps Grayson find a job

• He cooks for Grayson

• He helps Grayson play baseball