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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Max feel the need to kick people in daycare?
(a) They kept trying to make him sing.
(b) They kept trying to hug him.
(c) They kept trying to get him to read aloud.
(d) They kept trying to make him to nap.

2. What name does Max hate the most?
(a) The one.
(b) Maxwell.
(c) Max-a-Million.
(d) "Him."

3. Why does Kevin tell Max that they need to head East in Chapter 9?
(a) They are going to look for Tony D.
(b) They are looking for a magical lizard.
(c) They are giong to find a pot of gold.
(d) They are going on a secret mission.

4. What does demeanor mean?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Simpleton.
(c) Expression.
(d) Act.

5. According to Max, who lives in the New Tenements?
(a) Losers.
(b) Rich people.
(c) Alcoholics.
(d) Poor people.

6. How does Gram describe her state when she gave birth to Max's mother?
(a) A lost girl.
(b) On the brink of womanhood.
(c) A child herself.
(d) A fearful teenager.

7. What does Max say that the Black Knight was given when he used Kevin's compass in the past?
(a) A expeditionr.
(b) A journeyman.
(c) A Cub Scout.
(d) An explorer.

8. What does Max say that Kevin will pull out if he asks Kevin questions?
(a) A time table.
(b) A dictionary.
(c) An encylopedia.
(d) A history book.

9. What is Max trying to figure out how to get on the first day of July?
(a) An M80.
(b) Flag shorts.
(c) A free pass for the the Fourth of July.
(d) A pop-gun.

10. What does Max recall Grim holding in his hand in an old Army picture?
(a) A letter from Gram.
(b) A beer.
(c) A gun.
(d) A flower.

11. What does Kevin call Max's foot when they are imagining that they are walking on a dangerous path?
(a) Hoof.
(b) Club.
(c) Battle axe.
(d) Paw.

12. When telling Max of his reward for reaching the Fortress, what does Kevin call Max?
(a) Soaring eagle.
(b) Faithful steed.
(c) Collapsing carriage.
(d) Determined elephant.

13. Why does Kevin tell Iggy that he and Max "have to decline" the invitation to come into the apartment?
(a) They have an appointment.
(b) He heard is mom calling.
(c) He has a music lesson.
(d) They have to leave.

14. What does Max describe being "in" when he is laying on the floor of his room after Gwen runs out with Kevin in Chapter 5?
(a) Hell.
(b) Detention.
(c) Time out.
(d) Another world.

15. When Gram talks about "Him", who is she referring to?
(a) Himself.
(b) Max's grandfather.
(c) Max's father.
(d) Max's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Kevin gives Max for his mother running away from him like she did?

2. What color is Loretta's hair?

3. On the way to the lemonade stand, how many people are with "The Blade"?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Grim call Max that surprises him, given Grim NEVER calls him by the name?

5. What nickname was Max given when he was in third grade?

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