Maniac Magee Character and Events

On Christmas morning, Maniac and Grayson wake up early and take a walk through the snowy park and woods. They visit the zoo, where Maniac has a warm reunion with a baby buffalo. Back home, they exchange Christmas gifts, with Maniac receiving Grayson's cherished old baseball glove. The day ends in silence after the Christmas polka, marking a poignant moment before Grayson's passing five days later.

What time of day does Maniac wake up on Christmas morning?

• Evening

• Noon

• Midnight

• Dawn

What does Maniac carry with him as he ventures into the night?

• A backpack

• A paper bag

• A flashlight

• A lantern

What remains undisturbed in the park despite the snow?

• The playground

• The rooftops

• The roads

• The sidewalks

What do the stars resemble as they stand by the tree?

• Fireflies

• Raindrops

• Snowflakes

• Diamonds

What do Maniac and Grayson do at the muskrat den?

• Sing a song

• Lay a pine branch

• Build a snowman

• Leave a gift

Which animal seems particularly pleased to see Maniac and Grayson at the zoo?

• Lions

• Ducks

• Elephants

• Giraffes

What does Maniac give to the baby buffalo?

• A scarf

• A toy

• A hat

• A blanket

What is included in their Christmas breakfast?

• Pancakes

• Eggnog

• Bacon

• Oatmeal

What is unique about the book Maniac gives to Grayson?

• It's handwritten

• It's a bestseller

• It's a comic book

• It's a mystery novel

What does Maniac receive along with the baseball glove?

• A box of chocolates

• A bat

• A cap

• A new baseball