Understanding Maxwell's Journey

The transcript follows Maxwell and his friend Freak as they navigate school life. Maxwell struggles with reading and writing, but with Freak's help, he improves. A meeting with the principal reveals personal issues related to Maxwell's father. Later, a health scare involving Freak occurs in the cafeteria, highlighting their friendship and challenges.

What does Miss Cinelli often say to Maxwell about answering questions in class?

• She wants him to read more books.

• She encourages him to answer more questions.

• She believes he should let others answer sometimes.

• She thinks he never knows the answers.

How does Freak help Maxwell with reading?

• By reading books to him.

• By showing him how words are voices on paper.

• By writing down the words for him.

• By making him memorize the words.

Why does Maxwell find it difficult to speak in front of the class?

• He prefers writing to speaking.

• He is afraid of being wrong.

• He doesn't know the answers.

• He is shy and his mouth shuts up.

What is Maxwell's reaction to writing compared to reading?

• He finds writing easier than reading.

• He believes writing is unnecessary.

• He feels writing is more challenging than reading.

• He thinks writing is like listening.

What is Maxwell's fear when he is called to the principal's office?

• He fears being expelled.

• He is concerned about his grades.

• He worries about being put back in the learning disabled class.

• He thinks he will be praised.

What news does Miss Addison share with Maxwell?

• He is being moved to a higher class.

• His father has made a request to see him.

• He is being expelled.

• He is failing his classes.

How does Maxwell react to the news about his father?

• He is excited to see his father.

• He is indifferent to the news.

• He becomes very upset and covers his ears.

• He immediately agrees to meet his father.

What happens to Freak during lunch?

• He gets into a fight.

• He spills his lunch.

• He has a medical emergency.

• He leaves the cafeteria.

How does Maxwell respond to Freak's medical emergency?

• He calls for help and tries to assist.

• He laughs it off.

• He runs away.

• He ignores it.

What does Maxwell vow regarding Freak and American chop suey?

• To learn how to make it.

• To cook it for Freak every day.

• To never let Freak eat it again.

• To eat it himself instead.