Maniac Magee - Chapters 37-46 (Lesnau)

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    When Maniac raced Mars Bar, he caused more trouble, and Mars Bar now hated Jeffrey Magee.  Why?

    • He disgraced him by running backwards.
    • He disgraced him by skipping the last yards.
    • He disgraced him by hopping the last yards.
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This quiz covers chapters 37-46 of 'Maniac Magee' by Jerry Spinelli, focusing on key events and character interactions in these chapters.

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  • 2. 

    What happened to Russell?

    • He fell down a mountain of coal.

    • He got hit by a car.

    • He got stuck on the trestle in front of a trolley.

    Correct Answer
    A. He got stuck on the trestle in front of a trolley.
    Explanation
    Russell got stuck on the trestle in front of a trolley. This suggests that Russell encountered an unfortunate situation where he was unable to move from the trestle, potentially putting him in danger of being hit by the oncoming trolley.

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  • 3. 

    Why did Maniac not save Russell?

    • He was afraid of the trestle.

    • He avoided the trestle because of the death of his parents.

    • Mars Bar saved him first.

    Correct Answer
    A. He avoided the trestle because of the death of his parents.
    Explanation
    Maniac did not save Russell because he was afraid of the trestle. This fear stemmed from the traumatic experience of his parents' death on the trestle.

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  • 4. 

    In July, Maniac was running and felt as if someone was following him.  Who turned out to be running at the same time?

    • John McNab

    • Mars Bar

    • Amanda Beale

    Correct Answer
    A. Mars Bar
    Explanation
    In July, Maniac felt as if someone was following him while he was running. The person who turned out to be running at the same time was Mars Bar.

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  • 5. 

    Mars Bar brought Amanda to the buffalo pen and fusses at Maniac.  She tells him what he will and won't do.  All the while, Maniac says nothing because he known he has finally found what?

    • Home and school.

    • Friends and school.

    • Home and family.

    Correct Answer
    A. Home and family.
    Explanation
    Maniac says nothing because he knows he has finally found home and family. This is evident from the fact that Mars Bar brings Amanda to the buffalo pen, indicating that she considers Maniac as part of her family. Maniac's silence suggests that he feels a sense of belonging and acceptance in this new environment, which he has been searching for. The mention of "home and family" in the answer further supports this explanation.

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  • 6. 

    Why did Maniac get mad at Russell and Piper?

    • They got his baseball.

    • They got Amanda's book.

    • They got Grayson's glove.

    Correct Answer
    A. They got Grayson's glove.
    Explanation
    Maniac got mad at Russell and Piper because they got Grayson's glove. This suggests that the glove holds significant value to Maniac and losing it is a cause for anger. The importance of the glove may be due to sentimental reasons or because it is necessary for a specific activity or event.

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  • 7. 

    What was the most perilous challenge Russell and Piper gave Maniac to do?

    • Kiss the American bison baby.

    • Go into East Side.

    • Knock on Finsterwald's door.

    Correct Answer
    A. Go into East Side.
    Explanation
    The most perilous challenge Russell and Piper gave Maniac to do was to go into East Side. This is because East Side is known to be a dangerous and racially divided neighborhood, and Maniac, being a white boy, would be putting himself at risk by entering that area.

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  • 8. 

    Why did Maniac start sleeping in people's backyards or on their porches?

    • He thought they owed it to him.

    • He thought they would welcome him.

    • He thought they would not mind.

    Correct Answer
    A. He thought they would welcome him.
    Explanation
    Maniac started sleeping in people's backyards or on their porches because he believed that they would welcome him. This suggests that he was seeking a sense of belonging and acceptance from others. He may have felt lonely or displaced, and sleeping in these places could have provided him with a temporary feeling of being welcomed and included in a community.

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