Understanding Characters and Events in Literature

On a hot August day, Maniac and others enjoy a makeshift block party at a gushing fire hydrant. Amidst the fun, a stranger calls Maniac 'whitey', leading to a tense confrontation. Maniac insists he belongs in the community, but the encounter leaves him restless. He jogs around town, only to find a hurtful message on a wall, highlighting ongoing racial tensions.

What was the weather like on the day described in the introduction?

• Snowy and windy

• Hot and sunny

• Mild and breezy

• Cold and rainy

What happened to candy in the heat?

• It evaporated

• It melted into soup

• It stayed solid

• It froze

What did the fire hydrant at Green and Chestnut resemble?

• A small stream

• A waterfall

• A fountain

• Niagara Falls

How did Maniac Magee participate in the hydrant fun?

• He watched from afar

• He danced and pranced

• He left the scene

• He stayed dry

What was peculiar about the voice Maniac heard?

• It was deep and clotted

• It was musical

• It was whispering

• It was high-pitched

What did the old man call Maniac?

• Buddy

• Whitey

• Stranger

• Kid

How did Maniac respond to the old man's accusations?

• He claimed he was home

• He ignored him

• He argued back

• He ran away

What was the community's reaction to the old man's words?

• They laughed

• They were silent

• They were upset

• They agreed

What did Maniac do when he couldn't sleep?

• Called a friend

• Watched TV

• Went for a run

• Read a book

What did Hester, Lester, and Amanda try to do?

• Distract Maniac

• Make Maniac laugh

• Ignore Maniac

• Scare Maniac