Maniac Magee Character and Events

In chapters 32 and 33 of 'Maniac McGee' by Jerry Spinelli, Maniac McGee wakes up to find Grayson, his friend and mentor, has passed away. He spends the day reminiscing and reading to Grayson before attending his funeral, where he is the only mourner. The funeral is a somber event, with pallbearers from the town's trash collecting corps. In January, Maniac struggles with the cold and his memories, becoming a solitary wanderer. He leaves the Band Shell, taking only a few belongings, and paints over the number 101 on the door, symbolizing his departure and grief.

What was the first thing Grayson did most mornings?

• Turn on the space heater

• Make coffee

• Read a book

• Go for a walk

How did Maniac react when he found Grayson?

• He ran to get help

• He held Grayson's hand and talked to him

• He called the police

• He went back to sleep

What did Maniac do after reading to Grayson?

• He called for help

• He left the room

• He cried

• He went to sleep

Who attended Grayson's funeral?

• Grayson's family

• Only Maniac

• The Y locker room attendant

• The park superintendent

What did Maniac think of during the funeral?

• His own future

• Mike Mulligan's steam shovel

• The weather

• Grayson's baseball career

What was the weather like in January?

• Snowy and icy

• Rainy and windy

• Cold and dry

• Warm and sunny

Why did Maniac continue to run during January?

• To keep warm

• To train for a marathon

• To find a new home

• Because he had no reason to stop

What was Maniac's emotional state during January?

• Joyful and excited

• Stunned and solitary

• Angry and vengeful

• Hopeful and optimistic

What did Maniac take with him when he left the Band Shell?

• A tent and sleeping bag

• A blanket, food, and books

• A radio and flashlight

• A map and compass

What did Maniac do to the number on the Band Shell door before leaving?

• He painted over it

• He polished it

• He removed it

• He added his name