Maniac Magee: Bath and Allergy Insights

In Chapter 13 of 'Maniac McGee' by Jerry Spinelli, Amanda Beale happily gives up her room for Maniac, who seamlessly integrates into the Beale family. Maniac's presence brings positive changes to the household, including tidiness and reduced chaos. He also helps resolve a long-standing issue with Hester and Lester's bath time. However, a surprising discovery is made when Maniac develops an allergic reaction to pizza, revealing he has never eaten it before.

Why was Amanda happy to give up her room to Maniac?

• She needed an excuse to sleep with Hester and Lester.

• She wanted to sleep in the living room.

• She disliked her room.

• She wanted to move to a different house.

What did Maniac do that made Mrs. Beale call it the 'Miracle on Sycamore Street'?

• He kept his room exceptionally neat.

• He cleaned the entire neighborhood.

• He cooked dinner every night.

• He painted the house.

How did Maniac's presence affect Hester and Lester's behavior?

• They became more interested in drawing on walls.

• They began to fight more often.

• They started to enjoy taking baths.

• They refused to do any chores.

What was the main reason for Hester and Lester's bath strike?

• They were afraid of water.

• They preferred showers.

• They wanted Amanda to join them in the bath.

• They didn't like the soap.

What was the outcome of Maniac joining Hester and Lester in the bath?

• They resumed taking baths regularly.

• They started taking baths in the morning.

• They only took baths on weekends.

• They stopped taking baths altogether.

What unusual reaction did Maniac have after taking a bath?

• He felt extremely cold.

• He started sneezing uncontrollably.

• He became very sleepy.

• He developed a rash that looked like pepperonis.

What did the doctor initially think about Maniac's condition?

• It was a sunburn.

• It was chickenpox.

• It was a common cold.

• It was an allergy.

What food was Maniac allergic to?

• Ice cream

• Chocolate

• Peanuts

• Pizza

How did the family react when they discovered Maniac's allergy?

• They were indifferent.

• They were worried.

• They were amused.

• They were relieved.

What did the doctor say about Maniac's allergy to pizza?

• It should have shown up earlier in his life.

• It was a common allergy.

• It was a temporary condition.

• It was caused by stress.