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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. What does Maniac do as a feat with rat-infested dump?
(a) Finds a hubcap.
(b) Kills a rat.
(c) Walks across it barefoot.
(d) Crawls across it.

2. Why does Maniac bring Mars Bar to Piper's birthday party?
(a) Because he hates Mars Bar.
(b) Because he wants to scare Mars Bar.
(c) Because he wants the blacks and whites to be together.
(d) Because he knows Mars Bar will have fun.

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

4. What does George McNab say as he leaves the room the day of the party?
(a) "No Negroes are allowed in my house."
(b) "Take the black kid out of my house."
(c) "Nobody invited you."
(d) "Let me know when it leaves."

5. What are all of the boys bringing into the dining room of the McNab house?
(a) Boulders.
(b) Wood.
(c) Bricks.
(d) Cinder blocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the two boys in the second cabin going?

2. What does Maniac experience in early July in the early mornings?

3. What gift does Maniac bring Piper?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparison does Maniac make between Hester and Lester and Russell and Piper in chapter 40?

2. How do Maniac and Mars Bar find their way back into each other's lives?

3. How is the race between Maniac and Mars Bar uncharacteristic of Maniac?

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

5. How do the McNabs show their true prejudice during Piper's birthday party?

6. At the end of Chapter 33, in January, what does Maniac decide about his life?

7. What kind of a home do the McNabs live in?

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

9. Why does Maniac bring Mars Bar to Piper's birthday party?

10. How does Maniac manipulate Russell and Piper and how do they manipulate Maniac?

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