Chapter 11: Freak the Mighty

What does the narrator promise his Gram not to do?

• Go to the New Testaments

• Steal something from the store

• Talk to Freak

• Break a window

What does Freak say about breaking a promise?

• It’s never okay to break a promise.

• It’s okay to break a promise if you’re on a quest.

• Breaking promises is a bad habit.

• You should always keep your promises no matter what.

What is Freak riding on the narrator’s shoulders to avoid?

• The rain

• His crutches and leg brace

• The cold

• Being noticed

What does the narrator think of the New Testaments area?

• It’s a beautiful and clean place.

• It’s sad and smells bad.

• It’s fun and filled with activities.

• It’s a peaceful and quiet place.

How do the children in the New Testaments react when they see the narrator and Freak?

• They run away, pretending to be scared.

• They wave and greet them.

• They ask for help.

• They start playing with them.

Who opens the door when the narrator and Freak arrive at the apartment?

• A young man

• A woman named Loretta

• Iggy, a big man

• A neighbor

Who does Iggy Lee look like?

• A tall, skinny man

• A bodybuilder with tattoos

• A small child

• A police officer

What is Iggy’s reaction when Freak says they were trying to find Loretta Lee?

• He gets angry and throws them out.

• He laughs and asks where they found her purse.

• He offers them food.

• He ignores them completely.

What does Loretta want to do for luck?

• Rub Freak’s head.

• Give Freak a hug.

• Share a snack with Freak.

• Ask Freak to tell a joke.

What does Loretta say about Freak’s father?

• He was a magician who disappeared after Freak was born.

• He was a famous actor.

• He became a priest.

• He went to jail for a long time.