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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doesn't Maniac do in his new home at the Beales?
(a) Read to the children.
(b) Sleep in his bed.
(c) Take out the trash.
(d) Wash the dishes.

2. Why doesn't McNab want to pitch to Maniac?
(a) He knows Maniac can hit the ball.
(b) He is a runt who is not on the league.
(c) Maniac is not on the Green Sox.
(d) Maniac's shoes are flapping.

3. Why does Maniac decide to leave town?
(a) He does not like that people don't like him.
(b) He does not want a riot to break out.
(c) He does not want the Beales to get hurt.
(d) He is afraid of the big black man.

4. What is Amanda carrying to school in her suitcase?
(a) Books.
(b) Crayons and drawing paper.
(c) A project.
(d) A puppy.

5. It is such a hot August day that the kids decide to play in what?
(a) The fire hydrant water.
(b) The pond.
(c) The pool.
(d) The creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Hester, Lester, and Amanda keeping Maniac from going home early one morning in Chapter 17?

2. Where does Maniac wind up after he runs from the baseball game?

3. What changes in the Beale household now that Maniac is there?

4. Who is Brian Denehy?

5. What does Mars Bar Thompson take from Maniac?

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