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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 children are better behaved.
(d) The yellow bucket is used more.

2. What does the boy give to Maniac while he is untying the knot?
(a) A Ring Ding.
(b) A Devil Dog.
(c) A Butterscotch Krimpet.
(d) A Peanut Butter Kandy Kake.

3. Why do the other children want to touch Maniac after he speaks with whoever answered Finsterwald's door?
(a) They want to touch a famous person.
(b) They think Maniac might be a ghost.
(c) They want to see if he is cold.
(d) They want to congratulate him.

4. What is the most perilous feat that the McNab boys ask Maniac to perform?
(a) To challenge Mars Bar.
(b) To go to the East End.
(c) To kill a snake.
(d) To play against "Hands" Down.

5. How do the Pickwells know when it is dinnertime?
(a) Mrs. Pickwell rings a bell.
(b) Mrs. Pickwell whistles.
(c) Mrs. Pickwell hollers for them.
(d) Mrs. Pickwell sends the dog for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Amanda's mom act when she first meets Maniac?

2. Why do Russell and Piper kick Maniac out of their house?

3. What story does Maniac tell to help John with his brothers?

4. Why does Carson scratch Maniac's skin?

5. How long does Maniac stay with his aunt and uncle?

(see the answer key)

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