It was considered _________________ of a minor when Kenny kidnapped Max.

Kevin said that his birth defect was ______________ because it was hereditary; he was born with it.

Kevin's birth defect was a (an) _____________ because it made him different from the ordinary, not normal, or like everyone else.

Kevin often spoke in a __________ way, meaning with an elevated style, a strong tone and much expression.

Mrs. Donelli referred to Max and Kevin as "the ________ duo" because of their energy and vigorous action in overcoming Kenny Kane.

Kevin refers to Freak the Mighty as a ___________ , saying he's "...one year old and already he's on his way to ninth grade."

On his birthday, Kevin had to go to the hospital because he had a ___________, or a sudden attack, and he couldn't breathe.

Max felt bad for Kevin and thought he was cheated. He said it was "...a _______ to have to go into the hospital on your birthday."

After getting the ____________ to help him breathe, Kevin's voice sounded like a whistle.

The tracheotomy helped to _____________, or assist, Kevin to breathe.

Max had to leave Kevin's hospital room when the telemetry went off; the nurses wanted to try to ______________, or keep his health steady.