Freak the Mighty Chapter Summary Flashcards

The Unvanquished Truth

• Max's childhood trauma includes being called "Kicker" after an incident at daycare.
• He refers to his grandparents as Grim (Grandpa) and Gram (Grandma).

Up from the Down Under

• Max experiences a dull summer, isolated in his room reading comics.
• His boredom ends when he unexpectedly encounters Freak, who arrives in a car.

American Flyer

• Max is intrigued by Freak, noticing him with a wagon and a plastic bird called an Ornithopter.
• He helps Freak retrieve the Ornithopter from a tree, solidifying their friendship.

What Scared the Fair Gwen

• Max admires Freak's intelligence, viewing him as a genius and often referencing King Arthur.
• Fair Gwen, Freak's mother, panics upon seeing Max, displaying protective instincts.

Spitting Image

• Fair Gwen informs Gram about an incident involving Max, claiming he resembles his imprisoned father.
• The boys encounter trouble with a gang led by Tony D., but they evade danger.

Close Encounter of the Turd Kind

• Max and Freak attend a fireworks event, marking a joyous outing for the duo.

Walking High Above the World

• They cross paths with Tony D. and his gang again, relying on Freak's cleverness to escape a dangerous situation.

Dinosaur Brain

• Max and Freak strengthen their bond through their shared adventures.

Life is Dangerous

• Freak brings Max to the Medical Research Building, hinting at his fascination with science and technology.

Rats or Worse

• The friends go on an adventure where they discover Loretta Lee's lost purse, leading to further encounters.

The Damsel of Distress

• The purse's origin is traced back to a wealthy area, where they meet Iggy and Loretta, who recognize Max's father.

Killer Kane, Killer Kane, Had a Kid Who got no Brain

• Max and Freak face consequences at school for their misbehavior but are aided by Freak's persuasion in the principal’s office.

American Chop Sue

• Anger overwhelms Max during a conversation about his father, leading to a chaotic moment when he sees Freak struggling.

Cross my Heart and Hope to Die

• Grim reveals that Max's father may be released from prison, stirring fear and anxiety in Max.

What Came Down the Chimney

• On Christmas Eve, Freak and Gwen visit Max, triggering a dramatic event when Max's father breaks in through the chimney.

A Chip Off the Old Block

• Max's father insists that he did not cause his mother's death, claiming it was a misunderstanding.

By All That's Holy

• To prove his innocence, Max's father ties him up and swears on a Bible, escalating the tension.

Never Trust a Criple

• They narrowly escape police detection at Iggy's and Loretta's home, highlighting themes of trust and deception.

Into the Black Down Under

• In a harrowing scene, Max is attacked but Loretta intervenes to help him escape.

Freak the Mighty Strikes Again

• Max confronts Killer Kane to protect Loretta; Freak uses vinegar to incapacitate him, facilitating their escape and leading to the father's arrest.

The Accident of Nature

• At the police station, Max grapples with his identity, fearing he may inherit his father's flaws.

Remembering is Just an Invention of the Mind

• Freak shares insights on memory and imagination, deepening their bond during his birthday celebration.

The Empty Book

• Max gifts Freak a notebook to document their adventures, symbolizing their friendship and dreams.

The Return of Kicker

• The following day, Max learns of Freak's death, triggering an emotional outburst due to grief.

What Loretta Said

• Max copes with loss by writing their shared experiences, opting to embrace new beginnings despite his pain.