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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Russell and Piper kick Maniac out of their house?
(a) He told them that they could not fight anymore.
(b) He started giving them orders.
(c) He yelled at them.
(d) He stomped on their guns until they were plastic splinters.

2. What does Maniac have to convince John that he hadn't done after delivering back his brothers?
(a) That Maniac did not convince them to run away.
(b) That Maniac did not hurt them.
(c) That Maniac did not kidnap them.
(d) That Maniac did not call the police on them.

3. Where have the two boys gotten their food?
(a) They stole it.
(b) They bought it.
(c) They took it from Maniac.
(d) They took it from home.

4. How does Maniac convince the boys to go back to Two Mills?
(a) He tells them their parents are looking for them.
(b) He tells them he is a cop.
(c) He tells them he is Maniac.
(d) Free pizza.

5. Why doesn't Maniac stay in the band shell after Grayson's death?
(a) It is too cold.
(b) It is needed for the upcoming spring.
(c) The Superintendent won't let him.
(d) He cannot bring himself to stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amanda tells Maniac he needs to be sorry for a few things. Which does she NOT tell him to be sorry for?

2. Why does Maniac take Mars Bar to the Pickwells?

3. How does Maniac feel about Mars Bar when the whole McNab birthday party situation is over?

4. What is the last thought that Maniac has as the book comes to a close?

5. What story does Maniac change in telling to the Pickwells?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparison does Maniac make between the Pickwells and the Beales in chapter 40?

2. How are the two young boys that Maniac finds in the park cabin connected to Maniac?

3. Why does Maniac bring Mars Bar to Piper's birthday party?

4. Who saves Maniac from freezing to death and how do they go about it?

5. In January, after Grayson's death, where does Maniac live and how does he take care of himself?

6. What kind of a home do the McNabs live in?

7. How does Maniac manipulate Russell and Piper and how do they manipulate Maniac?

8. What relationships have been solidified by the end of the novel?

9. What precious gift does Grayson give to Maniac for Christmas and how does it affect Maniac?

10. What is family life like at the McNabs?

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