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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story does Amanda give to Maniac?
(a) The Children's Crusade.
(b) A book about puppies.
(c) Children's Poetry.
(d) Grimm's Fairy Tales.

2. What does Maniac tell the McNab boys about Mexico so that they will not want to go there?
(a) Little boys are eaten there.
(b) There are huge bugs in Mexico.
(c) It is volcano season.
(d) There is no pizza there.

3. What story does Maniac tell to help John with his brothers?
(a) That John threw a stopball that Maniac could not hit.
(b) That John had been searching for the boys.
(c) That Maniac cheated.
(d) That Maniac really didn't hit John's fastballs.

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

5. How long does it take Maniac to untie the Cobble's Knot?
(a) Two days.
(b) Fifteen minutes.
(c) Four hours.
(d) All day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strategy does Grayson use to help him learn to read?

2. What do Maniac and Grayson do right after Thanksgiving dinner?

3. Why doesn't McNab want to pitch to Maniac?

4. Who specifically has tried to untie the knot before Maniac?

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

(see the answer key)

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