Maniac McGee Character Challenges

Maniac McGee makes a deal with Russell and Piper to attend school in exchange for showing them a shortcut to Mexico. The boys enjoy the fame that comes with knowing Maniac, which motivates them more than the pizza reward. When Maniac proposes a new deal, the boys challenge him to enter Finsterwald's yard. Maniac not only enters but also knocks on the front door, impressing the kids and securing their school attendance for another two weeks.

What was the initial deal Maniac McGee made with Russell and Piper?

• To give them a new bike

• To take them to a baseball game

• To help them with their homework

• To show them a shortcut to Mexico

What did Maniac offer Russell and Piper to keep them going to school?

• A new video game

• A new pair of shoes

• A trip to the zoo

• A long large pizza

Why did Russell and Piper become famous among other kids?

• They were associated with Maniac McGee

• They were related to a celebrity

• They had a popular YouTube channel

• They won a sports competition

What did the boys realize was more valuable than pizza?

• Money

• Good grades

• Attention and importance

• New toys

What challenge did Russell and Piper propose to Maniac?

• To run a marathon

• To stay in Finsterwall's backyard for 10 minutes

• To swim across a river

• To climb a tall tree

How did Maniac respond to the challenge of staying in the backyard?

• He casually accepted

• He hesitated but agreed

• He refused

• He negotiated for a different challenge

What additional challenge did Maniac propose to extend the school deal?

• To clean the backyard

• To mow the lawn

• To knock on Finsterwall's door

• To paint Finsterwall's house

What was the reaction of the kids when Maniac knocked on Finsterwall's door?

• They cheered loudly

• They ran away in fear

• They were amazed and some thought he was a ghost

• They called the police