Kevin's Hospital Journey and Challenges

In Chapter 23 of 'Freak the Mighty', Max visits Kevin in the hospital, where Kevin is in the ICU. Kevin discusses his condition and his belief in getting a bionic body. He asks Max to document their adventures in a book. Despite Kevin's optimism, there is a health scare, and Max is sent home. The chapter ends with a reflection on Kevin's situation and the possibility of his bionic transformation.

Why does Max decide to walk to the hospital?

• He has an appointment with a doctor.

• He needs to buy something from the hospital store.

• He can't stand sitting around and wants to see Kevin.

• He wants to visit his grandmother.

What does Max bring with him to the hospital?

• A birthday card

• An ornithopter bird

• A toy car

• A book

Who finds Max outside the hospital and takes him to see Kevin?

• Dr. Spivak

• A nurse

• Gwen

• Grim

Where is Kevin located in the hospital?

• In the medical research building

• In the emergency room

• In the ICU

• In the general ward

What does Kevin have in his neck to help him breathe?

• A ventilator

• A tracheotomy

• A breathing mask

• An oxygen tank

What does Kevin say he will be after his special operation?

• Stronger

• Smarter

• New and improved

• Taller

What does Kevin ask Max to do with the empty book?

• Read it to him

• Give it to Gwen

• Write their adventures

• Draw pictures

Why does Max hesitate to write in the book?

• He doesn't understand the request

• He doesn't want to upset Kevin

• He thinks he can't write well

• He doesn't have a pen

What happens when Kevin starts to cough?

• Dr. Spivak gives him medicine

• Kevin stops breathing

• The room is swarming with nurses

• Max leaves the room

What does Grim say at supper that night?

• Max should eat his vegetables

• Kevin will be fine

• Gwen is in terrible pain

• Max should go to bed early