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Maniac McGee Running Dynamics

Maniac McGee Running Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, English, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

In early July, Maniac McGee senses he's being followed but dismisses it as an echo. He soon encounters Mars Bar Thompson, and they begin running together silently, matching each other's pace. Their synchronized runs continue for weeks, each believing the other is coincidentally on the same path. One day, Piper McNab, frantic and wet, leads them to a trolley trestle where his brother Russell is frozen in fear. Maniac, seemingly detached, walks away, leaving Mars Bar and Piper to deal with the situation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initially makes Maniac McGee think he is being followed?

He sees a figure.

He finds notes.

He hears footsteps.

He sees shadows.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Maniac McGee unexpectedly run into during his morning runs?

Piper McNab

Russell McNab

Mars Bar Thompson

Amanda Beale

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Maniac and Mars Bar communicate during their runs?

With eye contact

By talking

They don't communicate

Through gestures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when one of the runners changes pace or direction?

The other adjusts accordingly

They stop running

The other ignores it

They argue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do Maniac and Mars Bar's runs take them?

Only around the neighborhood

To different parts of the town

To the school

To the same park every day

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the synchronized running between Maniac and Mars Bar?

It shows their rivalry.

It highlights their friendship.

It demonstrates their indifference.

It indicates their competition.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Piper McNab's role in the game 'bombs away'?

To throw rocks

To sail the raft

To call for help

To watch from the shore

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