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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Maniac go to Grayson's room at the YMCA?
(a) He is afraid of the YMCA.
(b) He is afraid of Grayson.
(c) He doesn't want anyone to see and recognize him.
(d) He doesn't want to bring trouble to the old man.

2. How does Maniac convince Mars Bar to go to the West End?
(a) He threatens Mars Bar.
(b) He tells Mars Bar that he isn't as bad as he thinks he is.
(c) He calls Mars Bar a sissy.
(d) He bribes Mars Bar.

3. How long is the challenge for in Finsterwald's backyard?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) Two minutes.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) Thirty minutes.

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

5. Who is Brian Denehy?
(a) A soccer player.
(b) The star quarterback.
(c) The football coach.
(d) The first person Maniac meets in Two Mills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Cobble use the knot for?

2. What does the big black man shout about on that hot August day in chapter 17?

3. What do the McNab brothers do when they discover that they were actually with Maniac--the famous guy?

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

5. What does Maniac wonder about Black people?

(see the answer key)

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