Exploring Chapter 13 of Freak the Mighty

What does Mrs. Donnelly admit about Kevin?

• He is not very smart.

• He doesn't like to read.

• He is lazy and stubborn.

• He is about twice as smart as she is.

Why does Mrs. Donnelly want Max to speak for himself?

• Because Max is shy.

• Because Kevin always knows the answer.

• Because Max is lazy.

• Because Max is stubborn.

What does Mr. Meehan believe about Max's learning abilities?

• Max is very intelligent.

• Max is lazy and stubborn.

• Max is disabled.

• Max is dyslexic.

What does Freak help Max understand about reading?

• Reading is just a way of listening.

• Reading is very difficult.

• Reading is not important.

• Reading is like talking.

Why is Max worried about being called to the principal's office?

• He thinks he will be expelled.

• He thinks he will be put back in the learning disabled class.

• He thinks he will get detention.

• He thinks he will be praised.

What does Mrs. Addison reveal to Max about his father?

• His father is moving away.

• His father is in trouble.

• His father wants to see him.

• His father is coming to visit.

How does Max react to the news about his father?

• He is happy.

• He is indifferent.

• He covers his ears and doesn't want to hear it.

• He starts laughing.

What happens to Kevin in the cafeteria?

• He spills his food.

• He gets into a fight.

• He starts crying.

• He has a medical emergency.

What does Kevin say when he is being taken to the hospital?

• He is angry.

• He just wants to go home.

• He is feeling very sick.

• He wants to stay at school.

What does Max decide about Kevin eating American chop suey again?

• He will ask the nurse to monitor him.

• He will dump it on his head.

• He will let him eat it.

• He will eat it himself.