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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maniac do for Grayson after he reads his first book?
(a) Maniac sends him home.
(b) Maniac takes him out to dinner.
(c) Maniac gives him another book.
(d) Maniac cooks for him.

2. What does John McNab do to the Green Sox team at the Little League game?
(a) He hits them with his fastball.
(b) He insults all of them with bad words.
(c) He throws out everyone at first base.
(d) He strikes out sixteen hitters.

3. Where does Maniac wind up after he runs from the baseball game?
(a) At Amanda's house.
(b) His shed at the zoo.
(c) In the East End of town.
(d) At the house where he ate spaghetti.

4. What is being called over and over again to Maniac when the kids are playing on that hot August day in chapter 17?
(a) Whitey.
(b) Trash.
(c) Fishbelly.
(d) Loser.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What new item does Mars Bar show Maniac when Maniac returns to town in chapter 38?

3. Where do Maniac and Grayson go on Christmas morning?

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

5. What is Amanda carrying to school in her suitcase?

(see the answer key)

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