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Maniac Magee | Quiz

Jerry Spinelli
This Study Guide consists of approximately 68 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Maniac Magee.

Maniac Magee | Quiz

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1)

After leaving the East End, where does Maniac stay? (from Chapter 21 | Chapter 22)

With his aunt and uncle.
On a park bench.
Back at the deer shed.
At the zoo with the buffalos.
2)

Why won't Mars Bar climb the fence where the buffalo are? (from Chapter 45)

He is afraid of the barbed wire.
He is afraid the buffalo will eat him.
He is afraid to climb.
He is afraid the buffalo will stomp him.
3)

Where did Grayson play baseball? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

In the Minors.
In the Majors.
In high school.
In vacant lots.
4)

What does Maniac eat at the diner? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Ham and eggs.
Burger and fries.
Cake.
A complete meatloaf dinner.
5)

Why does Maniac say Amen after Grayson finishes reading his first book? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

Maniac prays for Grayson to do better next time.
Maniac had prayed Grayson would succeed.
Maniac says Amen is for when someone does something you really like.
Maniac is glad it is over.
6)

What last thing does Maniac do before he leaves the band shell? (from Chapter 33)

He empties it.
He paints over the number 101.
He throws out all of Grayson's belongings.
He destroys it.
7)

What does Mars Bar come to ask Maniac after the trolley incident? (from Chapter 45)

Why Maniac didn't stay after helping Russell.
Why Maniac would not speak to anyone after the incident.
Why Maniac was crying at the trolley.
Why Maniac did not help Russell.
8)

Amanda tells Maniac he needs to be sorry for a few things. Which does she NOT tell him to be sorry for? (from Chapter 46)

He didn't accept Mars Bars invitation.
Mars Bar threw a ball at her bedroom window.
Tricking Maniac into going to the party.
She had to come to the zoo to find Maniac.
9)

What makes Maniac run from the graveyard? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

He is too upset over his loss.
He thinks he sees a ghost.
He is angry with the pallbearers.
He does not want to see who is coming.
10)

What position did Grayson play? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

Catcher.
First Base.
Pitcher.
Right Field.
11)

What does John believe is going to happen at some point with the East Enders? (from Chapter 39)

They will move into the West End.
They will murder.
They will riot in the streets.
They will storm the houses of the West Enders.
12)

Where are the two boys in the second cabin going? (from Chapter 34)

Mexico.
Florida.
Philadelphia.
Home.
13)

Why does Grayson not know how to read? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

His parents were drunks.
He heard his teacher say he was never going to learn to read.
He has a learning disability.
He never went to school.
14)

How does Maniac feel about Mars Bar when the whole McNab birthday party situation is over? (from Chapter 42)

He feels proud.
He feels happy.
He feels sad.
He feels angry.
15)

Why doesn't Maniac go to Grayson's room at the YMCA? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

He is afraid of the YMCA.
He is afraid of Grayson.
He doesn't want anyone to see and recognize him.
He doesn't want to bring trouble to the old man.
16)

Why does Mars Bar hate Maniac at the end of Chapter 38? (from Chapter 38)

Maniac humiliates him.
Nobody is there to see Mars Bar win.
Maniac refuses to participate.
Maniac wins.
17)

What falls out of the ceiling frightening Mars Bar badly? (from Chapter 42)

A Cobra.
Russell.
A grenade.
A snake.
18)

How does Maniac make the deal even better for the McNab boys to go to school? (from Chapter 36)

He says he will eat pizza even though he is allergic.
He says he will teach them how to pitch.
He says he will knock on Finsterwald's door.
He says he will eat five cockroaches.
19)

How long do Maniac and Mars Bar run together before the morning Piper comes screaming down the street? (from Chapter 44)

Two days.
Two weeks.
A week.
A month.
20)

What does Amanda do to wake up Maniac at the zoo? (from Chapter 46)

She bites his ear.
She pulls his ear.
She kicks him.
She scares the buffalo.
21)

Who shows up for Grayson's funeral? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

Maniac, the pallbearers, and the funeral man.
Maniac and the funeral man.
Maniac and the minister.
Maniac, pallbearers, two gravediggers, and the funeral man.
22)

Why does Maniac allow the McNab boys to continue asking him to do the feats? (from Chapter 37)

It keeps them in school where they need to be.
It keeps him out of trouble.
It keeps the McNab boys out of trouble.
It keeps him busy.
23)

How many nights does Maniac stay in the cabin in Valley Forge? (from Chapter 34)

Four.
Twelve.
Two.
Seven.
24)

Who comes running up to Maniac after the race with Mars Bar is over? (from Chapter 38)

"Hands" Down.
Amanda.
Hester and Lester.
Russell and Piper.
25)

How does Maniac respond when Grayson asks him about attending school? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Maniac says if he makes him go, Maniac will run away.
Maniac says that school would be a good daytime home for him.
Maniac says he would like to go but he never has.
Maniac says he hates school and will never go back.
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