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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 method does Maniac use to try to keep Russell and Piper in school after he came back to the McNabs'?
(a) He threatened them with punishments.
(b) He made them lunches to take with them.
(c) He bribed them with money.
(d) He organized marble tournaments during recess.

2. Where is Russell that Piper screams about?
(a) Stuck in a tree.
(b) In a car crash.
(c) On the railroad tracks.
(d) Above the trolley on a trestle.

3. What does John believe is going to happen at some point with the East Enders?
(a) They will move into the West End.
(b) They will storm the houses of the West Enders.
(c) They will murder.
(d) They will riot in the streets.

4. What makes Maniac run from the graveyard?
(a) He thinks he sees a ghost.
(b) He does not want to see who is coming.
(c) He is angry with the pallbearers.
(d) He is too upset over his loss.

5. How does Maniac convince the boys to go back to Two Mills?
(a) Free pizza.
(b) He tells them he is a cop.
(c) He tells them their parents are looking for them.
(d) He tells them he is Maniac.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mars Bar know that Maniac was not afraid at the trolley incident?

2. What is Mars Bar afraid that Russell was going to do to after the trolley incident?

3. Where have the two boys gotten their food?

4. What does Maniac do as a feat with the freight train?

5. Why does Mars Bar hate Maniac at the end of Chapter 38?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What contradiction does Maniac experience coming from a reunion at the Beales and going to the McNabs?

3. What is family life like at the McNabs?

4. What tale does Mars Bar tell Maniac about Russell?

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

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

7. Why does Maniac work so hard to get Russell and Piper to go to school?

8. What do the worms symbolize?

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

10. Why does Maniac take Mars Bar to the Pickwells?

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