2. What did Max think Freak had hidden in his leg braces when they were in school together?
(a) Guns.
(b) Slingshots.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Laser cannon.

3. What does Max compare Kevin's breathing to on his first visit to Max's room?
(a) A slinky.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A snake.
(d) A dog.

4. What does Max describe as being in his stomach after he agrees to have dinner with Kevin and Gwen?
(a) A hand.
(b) A foot.
(c) A frog.
(d) A butterfly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Max admit that he is confused about when trying to lose Tony D and his crew?

3. What is the name of the 17-year-old boy who threatens Max and Kevin on the Fourth of July?

4. What does Kevin say "is just a state of mind"?

5. After telling Max that the initial promise is not good enough, what does Kevin tell Max he must swear by?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two things happen after Max "saves" Kevin from Tony D. and his gang? (These things have never happened to Max before.)

2. Describe the Tenements.

3. How does Kevin get Max to cross the "dangerous bridge"?

4. Why does Max think Grim never says his father's name?

5. Why is Max amazed by the mechanical bird Kevin has?

6. What does Kevin do to save him and Max from Tony D. on the Fourth of July?

7. What were two prominent things that happened to Max (as he describes at the end of Chapter 1) during the summer before eighth grade?

8. Why was Max called "Kicker" in daycare?

9. Why does Gwen call Gram after she left with Kevin in a hurry?

10. Describe Loretta, the first time that Max and Kevin see her.

(see the answer keys)

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