Understanding Maniac Magee Chapters 32-36

What is the name of the character who invites Maniac Magee to stay at his house in chapters 32-36?

• Mars Bar Thompson

• Earl Grayson

• Amanda Beale

• John McNab

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Which of the following best describes how Maniac feels when Grayson gives him a glove?

• Angry

• Grateful

• Confused

• Jealous

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What is the main idea of the scene where Maniac decorates the band shell for Christmas?

• Maniac is trying to win a contest.

• Maniac wants to make the place feel like home.

• Maniac is angry at Grayson.

• Maniac is preparing for a baseball game.

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Which detail from chapters 32-36 best supports the idea that Maniac and Grayson become like family?

• They eat together every day.

• They read books together.

• They exchange Christmas gifts.

• They play baseball together.

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What does Maniac do after Grayson passes away?

• He runs away from the band shell.

• He calls the police.

• He writes a letter to Amanda.

• He throws away all of Grayson’s things.

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Which of the following best shows how Maniac’s understanding of “home” changes in these chapters?

• He decides to live alone forever.

• He realizes home is about people, not places.

• He wants to move to a new city.

• He builds a new house.

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How does Maniac’s reaction to Grayson’s death help develop the plot?

• It causes Maniac to seek a new family.

• It makes Maniac angry at Amanda.

• It leads Maniac to become a baseball player.

• It encourages Maniac to return to Two Mills.

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Which of the following is an example of an internal response Maniac has in these chapters?

• He decorates the band shell.

• He feels lonely after Grayson dies.

• He eats dinner with Grayson.

• He runs in the park.

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Which theme can be inferred from Maniac’s experiences with Grayson in chapters 32-36?

• The importance of winning

• The value of friendship and family

• The need for revenge

• The excitement of travel

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What evidence from the text best supports the theme of kindness in these chapters?

• Maniac runs away from home.

• Grayson gives Maniac a place to stay.

• Maniac ignores Grayson.

• Amanda visits Maniac.

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