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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mars Bar know that Maniac was not afraid at the trolley incident?
(a) Maniac was not afraid of the third rail.
(b) Maniac was not afraid of the rats at the dump.
(c) Anyone who would get up in his face couldn't be afraid.
(d) Maniac was not afraid of Finsterwald.

2. What last thing does Maniac do before he leaves the band shell?
(a) He destroys it.
(b) He empties it.
(c) He paints over the number 101.
(d) He throws out all of Grayson's belongings.

3. Why does Maniac stop crossing the Schuylkill?
(a) It is frozen and dangerous.
(b) He wants to head in a different direction.
(c) It reminds him of his parents' death.
(d) He is tired of going back and forth.

4. What falls out of the ceiling frightening Mars Bar badly?
(a) A grenade.
(b) A Cobra.
(c) A snake.
(d) Russell.

5. What is Mars Bar afraid that Russell was going to do to after the trolley incident?
(a) Cry.
(b) Kiss him.
(c) Go back to the trestle.
(d) Hit Piper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mars Bar find Maniac after the trolley incident?

2. Who shows up for Grayson's funeral?

3. Where does Maniac make his bedroom now that June is almost here?

4. What does Maniac have to convince John that he hadn't done after delivering back his brothers?

5. What does Mars Bar challenge Maniac to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationships have been solidified by the end of the novel?

2. Why does Maniac knowingly let the McNab boys give him crazy feats to perform?

3. What is family life like at the McNabs?

4. What part of the day does Maniac enjoy the most and why now that June was on its way?

5. What happens to Russell and why can't Maniac save him?

6. In what way does Maniac come to know everyone in town?

7. In January, after Grayson's death, where does Maniac live and how does he take care of himself?

8. How are the two young boys that Maniac finds in the park cabin connected to Maniac?

9. What precious gift does Grayson give to Maniac for Christmas and how does it affect Maniac?

10. What comparison does Maniac make between the Pickwells and the Beales in chapter 40?

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