How does Kevin, the Freak, use fantasy to cope with his condition? How does he relate to King Arthur? To the Knights of the Round Table?

What causes people to think that Max might be dangerous? What happened to Max's mother?

What similarities do Max and Kevin have? How are they different? How does one friend complete the other?

What does Max learn from Kevin? What does he learn from Loretta? Who does Max have support from although he does not always realize it?

How does Ken, Max's father, plan to use him? After Ken is paroled from prison, does he have a religious conversion or have his criminal ways remain unchanged? What crimes does he commit after leaving prison?

Why is it difficult for Max to talk in front of the class? What could have caused Max's difficulty in communicating? What assessment does...