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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Maniac hits the ball many times, what does McNab throw?
(a) A frog.
(b) A softball.
(c) A golf ball.
(d) A tennis ball.

2. Why do Russell and Piper kick Maniac out of their house?
(a) He told them that they could not fight anymore.
(b) He started giving them orders.
(c) He stomped on their guns until they were plastic splinters.
(d) He yelled at them.

3. What won't Maniac do for food?
(a) He will not go to soup kitchens.
(b) He will not take it from the zoo.
(c) He will not do odd jobs.
(d) He will not beg.

4. What changes in the Beale household now that Maniac is there?
(a) Amanda takes baths again with the children.
(b) The children start to tie their own shoes.
(c) The yellow bucket is used more.
(d) The children are better behaved.

5. How does Maniac respond when Grayson asks him about attending school?
(a) Maniac says that school would be a good daytime home for him.
(b) Maniac says he hates school and will never go back.
(c) Maniac says he would like to go but he never has.
(d) Maniac says if he makes him go, Maniac will run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maniac make the deal even better for the McNab boys to go to school?

2. Why do Maniac and Grayson trim a tree in the woods?

3. What does the neighborhood woman use to stop Mars Bar Thompson?

4. How long is the challenge for in Finsterwald's backyard?

5. Why do the other children want to touch Maniac after he speaks with whoever answered Finsterwald's door?

(see the answer key)

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