Freak the Mighty Vocabulary Assessment 2

Max often tries to conceal himself in the down under where he feels hidden. What does conceal mean?

• To show proudly

• To hide from view

• To laugh loudly

• To walk away

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When Max remembers how people used to call him “Kicker,” he feels a kind of distress. What does distress mean?

• Calm and relaxed

• Sadness, pain, or worry

• A feeling of joy

• A strong desire

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Max notices Kevin strutting across the yard with his crutches like a soldier on a mission. What does strutting mean?

• A. Walking with confidence or pride

• B. Sneaking quietly

• C. Running quickly away

• D. Sitting lazily

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The kids at daycare remembered Max as a fierce little boy who used to kick anyone who came near him. What does fierce mean?

• A. Gentle and kind

• B. Wild, strong, or intense

• C. Funny and silly

• D. Quiet and shy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When Kevin moves into the neighborhood, it causes a ruckus as kids whisper and point. What does ruckus mean?

• A loud noise or commotion

• A calm and peaceful event

• A long, boring speech

• A secret plan

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Grim and Gram expect Max to abide by their house rules while he lives in the down under. What does abide mean?

• A. To ignore

• B. To follow or obey

• C. To argue against

• D. To forget about

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Max sometimes feels deprived of friendship until Kevin moves in nearby. What does deprived mean?

• Given too much

• Lacking something important

• Full of excitement

• Remembering the past

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Max worries that other people think his family is dysfunctional because his father is not around. What does dysfunctional mean?

• Perfectly normal and loving

• Broken or unhealthy in some way

• Large and wealthy

• Happy and united

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Kevin thinks it’s an injustice that people judge Max without really knowing him. What does injustice mean?

• Something that is unfair

• A reason for celebration

• A polite disagreement

• Something that is correct

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Kevin’s mom takes every precaution to make sure he can move safely when using his crutches. What does precaution mean?

• A. An action taken to keep something safe

• B. A sudden danger

• C. A careless mistake

• D. A surprising discovery

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4