Exploring Chapter 13 of Freak the Mighty

In Chapter 13 of 'Freak the Mighty', Max and Freak navigate school challenges, including Max's reluctance to speak in class and his progress in reading. Max is called to the principal's office, fearing a return to a learning-disabled class, but learns it's about his father's parole request. Later, Freak has a medical emergency during lunch, highlighting the bond between the two friends.

What event led to Freak and Max being sent to the principal's office together for the first time?

• They got into a fight.

• They were caught cheating.

• They disrupted the class.

• They were late to school.

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How does Freak help Max understand reading?

• By reading aloud to him.

• By making him memorize the words.

• By showing him how words are just voices on paper.

• By writing down the words for him.

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

• Max is dyslexic.

• Max is disabled.

• Max is a fast learner.

• Max is lazy and stubborn.

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Why does Max struggle with writing down answers?

• He doesn't understand the questions.

• His hand feels clumsy and the pencil slips away.

• He can't read the questions.

• He doesn't have a pencil.

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What causes Max to panic in the principal's office?

• He thinks he will be sent back to the learning disabled class.

• He is afraid of the principal.

• He forgot his homework.

• He is late for his next class.

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What news does Mrs. Addison reveal to Max in her office?

• He is being expelled.

• His father has made a request to the parole board.

• He is failing his classes.

• He is being transferred to another school.

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How does Max react to the news about his father?

• He covers his ears and panics.

• He runs out of the office.

• He calmly listens.

• He starts crying.

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What does the nurse do to help Max calm down?

• Gives him a hug.

• Takes him to the hospital.

• Calls his parents.

• Gives him a cup of water.

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What happens to Freak in the cafeteria?

• He spills his lunch.

• He faints.

• He chokes on his food.

• He gets into a fight.

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What does Max do when Freak has a medical emergency?

• He calls 911.

• He tries to help Freak himself.

• He runs to get the nurse.

• He asks other students for help.

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