Maniac Magee Chapters 9-12

After leaping(jumping) from the rail, what was Maniac Magee's path of escape?

• Through the streets, past row houses and alleys.

• Past the dump, through stone piles, and entering the creek.

• Directly to the Italian restaurant and then the bakery.

• Along the park boulevard and then into the armory jeeps.

What did Hector Street symbolize (mean) in the community?

• A popular meeting spot for all the kids.

• The main street of the town.

• The boundary/border between the East and West Ends.

• It's the most busy street in town.

Why was Mars Bar confused and angry after Maniac Magee bit his candy bar?

• Maniac took too big of a bite.

• Maniac bit the unused end of the candy bar.

• Maniac did the unthinkable when he bit the candy bar in the same spot Mars Bar.

• Maniac refused to share the candy bar with him.

What does this tell you about Maniac?

• He is ungrateful.

• He doesn't care about race.

• He is a good person who likes to share.

• He was hungry.

What was the outcome of the glaring contest between Mars Bar and the East End lady?

• Mars Bar won the contest.

• The East End lady won the contest.

• The contest ended in a draw.

• Maniac Magee intervened and stopped the contest.

What was Maniac Magee's solution to returning Amanda's torn book?

• Maniac decided not to return the book at all.

• Maniac tried to secretly replace the torn page with a new one.

• Maniac returned the book and Amanda invited him to her house to fix it.

• Maniac gave the book back to Mars Bar to deal with Amanda.

Why did Maniac go outside to look at the house number?

• He wasn't sure where he was.

• He was happy to know he had an address.

• He wanted to write a letter.

Why do you think Mr. and Mrs. Beal allowed Maniac to stay with them?