Max's Journey and Hospital Experiences

Max sneaks out early to visit Freak at the hospital, only to find out from the nurses that Freak's condition is dire. Overwhelmed with emotion, Max runs through the hospital, causing a commotion. Dr. Spivak explains to Max that Freak had created a fantasy about getting a bionic body to give himself hope. Max learns that Freak knew his life would be short, and the fantasy was his way of coping. The story ends with Max being released into his grandfather's custody.

Why does Max decide to sneak out of the house early in the morning?

• To meet a friend

• To visit Freak at the hospital

• To avoid his chores

• To go for a morning run

What is the reaction of the nurses when Max arrives at the hospital?

• They ask him to leave

• They are upset and some are crying

• They are happy to see him

• They ignore him

What does Max do when he becomes overwhelmed at the hospital?

• He sits quietly in the waiting area

• He runs through the hospital, breaking glass

• He calmly talks to the nurses

• He calls his grandfather

What does Dr. Spivak explain to Max about Freak's belief in a bionic body?

• It was a real possibility

• It was a misunderstanding

• It was a fantasy Freak created for hope

• It was a lie to comfort him

What ultimately happened to Freak according to Dr. Spivak?

• He recovered completely

• He received a bionic body

• His heart became too big for his body

• He moved to another hospital