WorksheetsManiac Magee REVIEW
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 33mins
What characteristic of fiction is found in "Maniac Magee?"
the author's personal thoughts on a subject.
information about different cultures
a focus on one problem or main event
futuristic settings and science-filled ideas
What is the point of view of Maniac Magee?
First person told by Jeffrey
third-person limited
First person told by Amanda
third-person omniscient
Mr. S. had the ________________________ to get Chester more steak, so that the cat was fed even though the stores were closed.
foresight
distraction
testimony
remorse
Kayla's careful attention to the children in the goo goo pit was ____________________________________ to her "love" of little kids.
premonition
testimony
distraction
forsight
Why had Cobble's knot remained untied?
That's how Mr. Cobble wanted it
It was filled with stinging insects.
It was twice as big as a football.
It was simply too complicated, moldy and grimy.
How does the author show the knot as a worthy opponent?
through personification
through similie
by comparing it to a yellow jackets' nest
through alliteration
The sixth graders wanted to ___________________________ the event, because miraculously Mr. S. grew hair.
contortions
publicize
petition
grimy
Because he was so strong, and the clothes hanger was so bendable, Wyatt (OG) was able to show the class all sorts of _____________________________ during his RAT.
publicize
contortions
grimy
faint
Which of Maniac's many character traits helps him untie Cobbler's knot?
laziness
speed
patience
loyalty
The author of "Maniac Magee" would agree with which statement?
Be careless when approaching a problem
The main idea and theme are how to untie a knot.
Comparing the untying of a knot to the pecking of a little bird displays patience,
Some problems, like the knot, are unsolvable.
Why does the kid bring Maniac something to eat?
He's repaying Maniac's kindness
He wants to meet Maniac
Maniac is getting weak.
Mr. Cobble told the little kid to do so.
Noah's hands were ____________________ after repairing his airplane, which is sort of his thing.
faint
contortions
grimy
testimony
This point of view is told by a narrator, includes pronouns like he, she, or it, and is about one character only.
1st person
1st person limited
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
The snow provided a _____________________________ for the class; however, the assignment was due anyway.
foresight
distraction
faint
contortions
Which of Maniac's actions BEST displays he knows untangling the knot will be a long and difficult process?
He pokes and tugs at the knot.
He lifts the knot to feel its weight.
He lies down and takes a nap on the table.
He scrapes a patch of crust off with his fingernail.
Which statement about Maniac would be most accurate?
Taking a nap shows Maniac is lazy.
He would probably give me his pizza.
The knot was way too easy of a problem to solve.
He was not grateful for the little boy's help.
It was hard to read in the basement because the light was _______________ , and Pennywise was down there.
grimy
contortions
faint
foresight
Which sentence best matches 3rd person omniscient point of view?
Although they didn't show it, Dave and Charlie cared about each other.
Although we didn't show it, we cared about each other.
Although I didn't show it, I cared about my brother Dave.
Although I didn't show it, I cared about my brother Charlie.
Which statement represents a first-person point of view?
They are here all of the time.
It is the worst movie ever.
My family likes my favorite food, pizza.
Everyone in the theater was sitting on edge.
What is a characteristic of biography?
It's other wise known as realistic fiction.
It's written in 1st person point of view.
It's written in 2nd person point of view.
It's written in 3rd person point of view.
