Understanding Characters and Actions in a Story

Max reflects on being called 'earthling' by a little boy he calls 'freak'. He observes the boy's struggle to retrieve an ornithopter from a tree. Max helps him, and they bond over the mechanical bird, learning about its mechanics and enjoying its flight together.

What is the setting referred to as 'the down under'?

• An underground cave

• A treehouse

• A basement room

• A secret hideout

What is Maxwell's initial reaction to the little freak?

• He is scared

• He is amused

• He is confused

• He is indifferent

Why does Maxwell find it strange to be called 'earthling'?

• He doesn't understand the meaning

• He believes it's a common term

• He has never been called that before

• He thinks it's a compliment

What does Maxwell realize about being called 'earthling'?

• It's a compliment

• It's an insult

• It's a common term

• It's a unique identity

What is the little freak trying to retrieve from the tree?

• A paper airplane

• A plastic bird

• A toy car

• A kite

What does the little freak use to try and reach the tree branch?

• A rope

• A stick

• A ladder

• A crutch

How does the little freak attempt to reach the object in the tree?

• By using a ladder

• By climbing the tree

• By standing on a wagon

• By jumping

What does Maxwell notice about the little freak's movement?

• He crawls better than he walks

• He can jump high

• He is very still

• He runs fast

What does Maxwell think about the little freak's determination?

• He finds it amusing

• He admires it

• He is annoyed by it

• He is indifferent

What does the little freak do when he can't reach the tree branch?

• He gives up

• He uses a wagon

• He climbs the tree

• He asks for help