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What does Max call his grandparents?
What does Max call his grandparents?
What does Max do during his boring summer?
What does Max do during his boring summer?
He hangs out in his room and reads comics.
What does Max call his toy bird?
What does Max call his toy bird?
Ornithopter
Max refers to his mother as _____ Gwen.
Max refers to his mother as _____ Gwen.
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Freak has a fascination with knights and robots.
Freak has a fascination with knights and robots.
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Who does Fair Gwen call after an incident?
Who does Fair Gwen call after an incident?
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What event do Freak and Max attend together?
What event do Freak and Max attend together?
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What does Freak take Max to visit?
What does Freak take Max to visit?
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Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
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What is the significance of 'The Accident of Nature' for Max?
What is the significance of 'The Accident of Nature' for Max?
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Max attends Freak's funeral.
Max attends Freak's funeral.
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What does Max do after Freak dies?
What does Max do after Freak dies?
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Study Notes
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.
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