WorksheetsTest- Whole Novel Freak the Mighty
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins
Max calls his grandpa ____.
Grinch
PawPaw
Grim
Gramps
What does Kevin call his mom?
the Fair Gwen of air
Gwen the beautiful
Mrs. Thompson
Freak's mom
What did Freak and Max retrieve from the sewer?
A plastic bird
A purse
A cell phone
A mask
What did Max reveal when his father was hurting Loretta?
that he wanted to go home
that he saw his father hurt his mother
that he thought Iggy was involved in his kidanpping
that he really wanted to go on a trip with his father
Theme is a general truth or overall message about people, society, or the human condition that the author is trying to convey through the characters and the plot of the story. It is usually not stated directly, but must be inferred. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Freak the Mighty?
Recognizing the worth of all human beings is important
Getting even is sometimes the most important motive of all
People from all walks of life should be valued
Making assumptions based on appearance can lead to treating others poorly
Why did Loretta call Freak's dad a magician?
because he likes to perform at birthday parties
because he used to work for the circus
because he disappeared when Freak was born
because he likes to play card tricks with his friends
A conflict in this story is that Max thinks he is dumb and unlovable. What type of conflict is this?
character vs character
character vs nature
character vs society
character vs self
What does Grim say about Max's fear of growing up and becoming like his father?
He won't because Kenny wasn't his real father; Max was adopted
He won't because Max has a heart like his mother
It's OK because Kenny really is a nice guy
It's OK because all boys are like their father
What happens to Kevin during his birthday party?
He gets stuck in a tree
He has a seizure
He chokes on a piece of birthday cake
He trips and falls down the stairs
In Killer Kane's plan to get an RV/bus and put Reverend Kenneth Kane on the side of it, what does he say Max's job/role will be?
to clean houses
to get a good education
to cook meals
to collect money
What is the new jail sentence for Killer Kane?
15 years
finishing original sentence plus 10 years
no additional time
What does Kevin give Max when he was in the hospital?
an empty book to write their adventures
a copy of "King Arthur"
an updated dictionary
a new ornithopther
What does Kevin say about coming home from the hospital? What does he mean?
"Not in my present manifestation." He will get out when he gets his bionic body.
"When I get my trach out." He will get to come home as soon as he gets his trach out.
"Never." He will have to stay in the hospital for a very long time.
"Maybe tomorrow." He might get to come home tomorrow.
How did Kevin die (without all the medical terminology)?
his lungs collapsed
his heart got too big for his body
his brain stopped working
his heart stopped working
What does Killer Kane tell Max in regards to the crime he committed?
He tells Max that he was wrongly accused and someone else killed Max’s mom.
He tells Max that it was all a big lie and that he never killed anyone.
He tells Max that he did the crime but he learned from his mistakes.
He tells Max that he deserved to go to jail for killing Max’s mom.
When the police officers ask Max and Kevin for their names at Millpond, what do they reply?
Kevin the Great!
Max the Mighty!
Freak the Mighty!
Freak the Geek!
What does Max tell his father in regards to what happened to his mom?
Max tells his dad that he always knew he didn’t deserve to go to jail.
Max tells his dad, “I saw you kill her! I saw you kill mom!” I never forgot!”
He tells his dad that he knew how much he loved his mom.
What was in the squirt gun that Freak used to spray Killer Kane in the eyes with? p.133
Soap, vinegar, and curry powder
Laundry detergent
Toothpaste
Freak says, “Good old reliable H2SO4, an oily, odorless corrosive liquid used in dyes, paints, explosives, and many chemical experiments. What does corrosive mean?
Gentle and harmless
Capable of destroying slowly by chemical reaction
Where does Killer Kane take Max to hide out until Iggy gets a car for them?
In Iggy's apartment
At Lorretta's mom's house
A boarded up building that used to be part of the Testaments
A nice new home that he bought for Max
What does Loretta do when she sees Max tied up?
She helps Max. She pulls the shirt out of his mouth and whispers how it is not right how Killer Kane has Max tied up.
She leaves Max tied up. She is too scared to do anything.
She thinks Killer Kane's plan is good so she ties the rope tighter.
What plan does Loretta tell Max about? (p.126)
Loretta tells Max that Iggy will keep Killer Kane busy while she gets him loose and that the cops are there so they will be safe enough to get out.
Loretta tells Max that the plan Killer Kane has will make them rich.
Loretta tells Max about the plan to help Freak get his new body.
Killer Kane calls Loretta an "ignorant creature." What does ignorant mean?
bright, wise
smart, intelligent
lacking knowledge or awareness, uneducated
What are Grim’s hopes in regards to Killer Kane going back to jail?
That this time they will lock him up for good
That he gets out of jail very soon
That he goes to jail for a few years
What does Grim tell Max about the type of person he is?
He tells Max that he is just like his dad.
He tells Max that he looks just like his mom.
He tells Max that all he got from his dad was his looks. He tells Max that he has his mother’s heart, and that’s what counts.
What does Freak mean when he says, "Remembering is just an invention of the mind."?
He means we always forget things.
He means that our memories always fade away.
He means that "If you want to, you can remember anything, whether it happened or not."
"Talk about a prodigy, " Freak says. "One year old and already he's on his way to ninth grade." What does prodigy mean?
Someone who is not smart
Someone who is mediocre
Someone, especially a young person, with exceptional qualities or abilities
When the nurse Max saw the day before said, "Better page Dr. Spivak, Kevin was her patient," and Max saw nurses crying, how does he react?
He goes nuts and shouts , "No way! No way!"
He gets happy because Kevin is going to be okay.
He smiles because Kevin wants to see him.
When Dr. Spivak talks to Max and Max asks about the special operation Freak was supposed to get, what does the doctor explain to him?
That Kevin had no idea how sick he actually was
That "Kevin knew from a very young age that he was not going to live a long life. He knew it was just a matter or time."
That Kevin got sick when he was 10 years old
When Dr. Spivak explains to Max what happened to Freak without all the medical terminology, what does she say?
His brain just got too big for his head.
His heart just got too big for his body.
When Max goes to the hospital to visit Freak, he is in the ICU. What does ICU stand for? p. 148
Intensive Care Unit
Intelligent Child Unit
Freak gives Max a blank book. What does he want Max to do with this book?
Write about Killer Kane
Fill it up with their adventures
Write about Grim and Gram
Ignorant means lacking knowledge or information. What is a synonym for the word ignorant?
smart
uneducated
intelligent
brilliant
The liquid is corrosive and could hurt your eyes. What is a synonym for corrosive?
harmful
carefree
harmless
What is one major theme in Freak the Mighty? Find ONE text detail that illustrates the theme. Use RACE.
What is theme?
the main idea
a lesson or a message you learn from a text
a summary of the plot
one word that tells what the story is about
