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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Max and Kevin approach the apartment in the tenements, what does a hand reach out and grab?

3. What does Kevin call Max's foot when they are imagining that they are walking on a dangerous path?

4. What does Iggy have all over his arms?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has been done to prepare Kevin for the bionics transplant?

2. Why is it a big deal that Max looks like his father?

3. Explain the details surrounding Max's second meeting with Freak.

4. According to Max, who lives in the Tenements?

5. Why does Max think Kevin is so small?

6. Where does the name "Freak the Mighty" come from?

7. Why is Max confused by Kevin calling him "earthling"?

8. Describe the Tenements.

9. Why does Kevin say that knights and robots are similar?

10. When Max is watching Kevin jump at the tree in Chapter 3, what does he observe Kevin doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is full of both internal and external conflicts. Chose an internal and external conflict for both Max and Kevin. Describe in detail the conflict and why it exists as a conflict for the character.

Essay Topic 2

Even though Kevin was different from Max, he was enamored by Kevin from the first time that he saw him. Why was Max enamored by Kevin? What things did Max find fascinating about Kevin? Be specific and then explain your findings.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Max and Kevin. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? In what ways do their differences complement each other?

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