Maniac Magee Character Interactions

Maniac McGee returns to the Pickwells, feeling accepted and part of the family. He faces challenges with the McNabb boys, struggling to influence them positively. Frustrated, he leaves after a conflict but later reconciles with them, planning to attend a party, symbolizing new beginnings and friendships.

What did Maniac Magee feel when he heard Mrs. Pickwell's whistle?

• He felt it was meant for him.

• He was confused by it.

• He ignored it.

• He was annoyed by it.

How did the Pickwell kids treat Maniac Magee?

• Like an enemy

• Like a stranger

• Like a teacher

• Like a legend

What did Maniac Magee think about the Pickwell and Beale families?

• They were competitive.

• They were very different.

• They were similar in their kindness.

• They were unfriendly.

What was Maniac's challenge with Russell and Piper McNabb?

• Getting them to do chores

• Convincing them to attend school

• Teaching them to read

• Making them play sports

What did Maniac organize to encourage the McNabb boys to go to school?

• A marbles tournament

• A science fair

• A soccer match

• A reading club

What did the McNabb boys plan to do with the raft?

• Sell it for money

• Turn it into a treehouse

• Use it as a playground

• Sail down the river to the ocean

Why did Maniac find it difficult to leave the McNabb boys?

• He had nowhere else to go.

• He felt a connection to them.

• He enjoyed their company.

• He was afraid of them.

What did Maniac do when he found the boys playing with Grayson's glove?

• He ignored them.

• He joined them.

• He laughed it off.

• He scolded them.

How did the McNabb boys react to Maniac's outburst about the glove?

• They ran away.

• They apologized immediately.

• They were speechless.

• They laughed at him.

What happened after Maniac left the McNabbs?

• He stayed with the Beales.

• He went back to the Pickwells.

• He slept at the park.

• He moved to another town.