WorksheetsFreak the Mighty Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 26mins
Read the sentence from Chapter 1 of the novel.
“ I never had a brain until Freak came along and let me borrow his for a while, and that’s the truth, the whole truth.”
Based on this sentence what can the reader conclude about Max?
Max was born without a brain and that is why he is unintelligent.
Max felt he was dumb because his grandparents would tell him that he is stupid.
Max felt he was simple-minded because he is unable to understand as much as Kevin.
Max was born as a large baby and is unable to use his own brain.
Max and Freak saw each other 3 times before becoming friends. Which of the following is not one of those meetings?
At the 4th of July firework's show
On the bus in 3rd grade
Duplex down the street
Daycare
What does Freak compare the knights of the round table to and why?
He compares them to an army because the knights tried to take over cities, like the aliens do.
He compares them to zombies because they liked to eat people.
He compares them to robots because they used lasers to cut things apart.
He compares them to robots because they had metal parts.
What can the reader infer about how Max thinks or feels when he first meets Kevin?
Max feels intrigued by Kevin and what he is doing in his backyard.
Max is confused by the way Kevin is yelling orders to the movers.
Max thinks that Kevin is a strange kid because he is hitting the tree with his crutch.
Max thinks that Kevin may be a student he hasn’t seen at his school.
Grim and Gram have never allowed Max to go see fireworks by himself before? Now they let him go with Freak. Why?
Since he is learning disabled, he might not be able to find his way around. Freak can help him.
Gram is afraid Freak might get trampled and she wants Max to go to keep him safe.
They are preventing him from getting into trouble and taking a lifestyle up like his fathers.
Freak will be able to keep Max safe if they get into any trouble.
The story is told from which POV (point of view)?
Max, who is the narrator
Freak the Mighty, the main characters
The author
Some random guy
What is most likely the reason the school nurse was crying when she told Max about his father being paroled?
She watched him become traumatized by the news of his father's parole.
She knows Killer Kane and is frightened of what he might do to Max.
Max and her have a great relationship and she is worried Killer Kane will hurt her for that.
Max probably kicked her like he used to do and wouldn't stop.
Freak is infatuated with King Arthur. Why?
Choose TWO.
King Arthur was only a small, wimpy boy when he became king and not a giant of a man.
He wants to meet his own Fair Guinevere someday.
He liked to go on quests, like the knights did during the King Arthur era.
They were the first human versions of robots, which might be what Freak thinks he looks like.
Three of the following choices best explain why Freak is not embarrassed to be sitting on Max's shoulders? Choose THREE of them.
He was excited about the fireworks show and liked the view from high up.
He was scared of Tony. D and cared more about his safety.
He is already accustomed to people staring at him. So he doesn't care what people say him sitting on his shoulders.
Freak cares more about having fun than what others think of him.
Shortly after insisting Max and Freak come into his apartment, Iggy orders them to leave. Which is NOT a reason he asks them to leave?
He changed his mind when he found out Killer Kane was Max's dad.
He changes his mind when he finds out Freak's dad is a magician.
He knows people sentenced to life don't always serve a life sentence and he could get out early.
Killer Kane has found religion so he could get out early.
How do the events of Friday the 13th help move the plot along?
It's the moment Max knew his father wanted to kill him, like he did his mother.
It's the moment Kicker returned and Max showed a glimpse of become Killer Kane.
It's the moment Freak choked and had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital.
It's the moment Max found out his father might get out of jail. This created conflict for Max because he always knew he would come back for him.
Why is Grim concerned about Maxwell?
Grim is concerned because Maxwell spends too much time in the Down Under.
Grim is concerned because Maxwell cannot read and goes into Honor's classes to be with Freak.
Grim is concerned because Maxwell has no friends and Freak is the only real friend he has ever had.
Grim is concerned because Maxwell looks like his father and he is afraid Maxwell will inherit his father's character.
Grim and Gram get into an argument because Grim wants to buy a gun to protect his family.
True
False
Choose the sentence that best summarizes the paragraph below.
Max sat up and his dad made him put on his clothes. Max thought to himself that none of what was happening surprised him. Somehow he always knew that his dad would come for him in the night. He knew that he would wake up to find his dad standing over him, filling the room. He knew that he’d get this empty feeling.
Max has always longed for a relationship with his dad and is curious to see what he has to say.
Max was not at all shocked that his dad came to take him away.
Max had been waiting for the day when his dad would rescue him from Grim and Gram’s basement.
Max didn’t want to go with his dad without Freak.
What is the 'down under' a metaphor for in the story?
Max's sense of adventure and exploration
The cultural differences between Max and Freak
Max's feelings of isolation and escape from the world
The underground network of tunnels in the town
Three of the following statements describe Max’s conflicts in the story.
Which one is NOT a conflict?
Max turns into Kicker.
Max remembered his childhood and it revealed the truth behind Killer Kane.
Max runs to the medical research building but Freak is not there.
Max truly wanted to see his dad, but he is in prison.
What conclusion can be drawn about Max’s father from the paragraph below?
Max’s father told Max that they needed to get a few things straight. He told Max that he had never killed anyone. Then he asked if Max had gotten the presents or letters that he had sent. Max’s father also told him that he was a loving person inside; people were just scared of him because he looked so cruel. He told Max that a great injustice had been done to him.
Kenny wanted to convince Max that he was a kind-hearted innocent person.
Kenny wanted to tell Max the truth about why he was in prison.
Kenny blames only Grim and Gram for putting negative ideas in Max’s head.
Kenny thinks other people were scared of him because of the way he looked.
What conclusion can NOT be drawn about Loretta in the paragraph below?
Max heard someone on the steps and saw by the flashlight that it was Loretta. She slowly made her way toward Max and pulled the gag out of his mouth. She told him that she didn’t think it was right to tie a kid up. Then she tried to untie the knots, but she finally had to cut them on the boiler.
Loretta was more intelligent than she had originally led on.
Loretta came to Max’s rescue because she had a guilty conscience.
Loretta was an accomplice to Max’s kidnapping, but she changed her mind in the end.
Loretta finally did something admirable in helping Max.
True or False?
Max did not want to write down their adventures when Freak first asked him.
True
False
Read the following sentence from the story.
“It all goes to show, like Grim says, that you can’t always judge a book by the cover.”
Based on this sentence, the reader can conclude that Max thinks that Iggy…
is a better person than what Max expected him to be.
is exactly what Max thought he was-a criminal.
is collaborating with Killer Kane and he should also go to prison.
is a better person thanks to the help of Loretta Lee.
Which of the following statements do not describe one of Max’s internal conflicts?
Max struggles with feeling confident because of the way he looks.
Max feels unintelligent because he doesn’t perform well in school.
Max is torn between living with his grandparents and wanting a life with his dad.
Max has a difficult time making friends because he notices that people treat him differently.
Max found his courage after Freak died. Which of the following show the reader his courage? Choose two.
He gained the courage to write a book.
He gained the courage to tell Loretta she was stupid for marrying Iggy.
He got the courage to tell Tony. D never speak to him again.
He gained the courage to stand up to Iggy.
Which set of character traits best describe Freak?
Demanding
Learning disabled
Quiet
Shy
Crippled
Quiet
Robot fan
Confident
Learning disabled
Shy
Confident
Courageous
Smart
Small
Confident
Courageous
What is the significance of the ornithopter in the story?
It is a weapon that Max and Freak use to defend themselves.
It is a toy that Max and Freak play with for fun.
It is a symbol of Freak's intelligence and creativity.
It is a gift from Freak's mother to Max.
Why does Max initially have a hard time accepting Freak's imagination and tales?
Because Max is jealous of Freak's intelligence.
Because Max prefers reality over fiction.
Because Max has never been exposed to stories and legends before.
Because Max believes that imagination is only for children.
What can be inferred about Max's feelings towards his father from the following sentence?
“I always knew that he would come for me in the night. I knew that I would wake up to find him standing over me, filling the room.”
Max is excited to see his father again.
Max is scared of his father.
Max is indifferent towards his father.
Max is angry at his father.
Match the following terms with their meaning.
Ruckus
A disturbance
Combustion
A chemical process in which a substance
Invincible
Unable to defeat
Illiterate
One who can't read
Injustice
Lack of fairness
Supposedly, why was the medical research so important to Freak?
Because without it, his physical disabilities can not be corrected.
Because it makes him smarter and adds knowledge.
Because he wants to be a doctor when he grows up.
Because without it, he wouldn't be as smart as he is.
What can be inferred about Max's relationship with Freak from the following sentence?
“Freak is not strong like me, but he has a way of making you listen when he talks.”
Max looks down on Freak because of his physical weakness.
Max admires Freak for his intelligence and ability to command attention.
Max is annoyed by Freak's tendency to dominate conversations.
Max feels superior to Freak because of his physical strength.
What does Max reveal to his father when he was hurting Loretta? Choose two.
That he knows he is out on parole and that Grim has a gun and isn't afraid to use it.
That Freak is his best friend and he doesn't care if he thinks he is crippled.
That he knew what his father did to his mother.
That he tried to call for and get help, and even broke a window in doing so.
Which of the following are the events that occurred to help free Max?
Freak called the police.
Iggy sprayed Kane in the eyes with a liquid.
The police raided the apartment.
Iggy occupied Kane.
Loretta untied Max.
Freak sprayed Kane's eyes with a colorless liquid.
The police went to Iggy and Lorettas.
Kane fell asleep.
Freak got Max out.
What is the meaning behind these lines from the novel?
I go, “Poor Gwen? She’s not the one having the special operation.
Grim and Gram just look at each other like they can’t believe I’m so dumb...”
Grim and Gram know that Freak isn't having a robotic operation.
Max is angry at Gwen because Freak got sick.
Grim and Gram are unaware of Freak's robotic operation.
Which is the BEST theme of the novel?
Getting even is sometimes the most important motive of all.
That recognizing the worth of ALL human beings is important.
To make lots of friends.
How is the character development of Freak portrayed in the book?
Freak's character development is portrayed as a transformation from a confident and courageous individual to a shy and introverted boy.
Freak's character development is portrayed as a transformation from a confident and courageous individual to a weak and timid boy.
Freak's character development is portrayed as a transformation from a shy and introverted boy to a confident and courageous individual.
Freak's character development is portrayed as a transformation from a courageous and confident individual to a reckless and impulsive person.
Why is friendship important in Freak the Mighty?
Friendship is not important in Freak the Mighty
Max and Kevin would have been better off without each other
Friendship only makes Max and Kevin weaker
Friendship helps Max and Kevin overcome their challenges and fears.
What is the significance of Freak's intelligence in the story?
Freak's intelligence hinders his ability to connect with others.
Freak's intelligence allows him to overcome physical limitations and solve complex problems.
Freak's intelligence has no significance in the story.
Freak's intelligence makes him a popular and well-liked character.
How does Max's perception of himself change because of his friendship with Freak?
Leads him to become more self-conscious and insecure.
Makes him doubt his abilities and feel inferior.
Causes him to lose confidence in himself and his potential.
Boosts his self-confidence and helps him see his own potential.
How does the friendship between Freak and Max impact their individual growth?
It hinders their personal growth and prevents them from exploring their true potential.
Their friendship has no impact on their individual growth.
It helps them overcome their insecurities and fears, push each other to reach their full potential, and provide emotional support and understanding.
Their friendship causes them to become dependent on each other and stunts their personal development.
Match the following examples if figurative language..
Hyperbole
Making friends. What a wet idea that is.
Simile
Sounds like WWIII, whizzing and banging.
Metaphor
The backyard, chunk of chain link Heaven
Personification
Saying things with my hands and feet.
True or False?
Freak writes a book of all the adventures of Freak the Mighty.
True
False
