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What does Max call the New Tenements?
What does Max call the New Tenements?
Max calls the New Tenements the New Testaments.
What type of people live in the Testaments?
What type of people live in the Testaments?
The type of people who live in the Testaments are poor people.
Describe Loretta Lee.
Describe Loretta Lee.
She is a scrawny yellow-haired woman with a cigarette in her hand.
Why does Max like Freak riding on his shoulders?
Why does Max like Freak riding on his shoulders?
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What does Max know about Iggy?
What does Max know about Iggy?
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Why does Iggy let Max and Freak leave without messing with them?
Why does Iggy let Max and Freak leave without messing with them?
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Why does Gram agree to sign the papers allowing Max to be in the smart classes?
Why does Gram agree to sign the papers allowing Max to be in the smart classes?
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What happens in Mrs. Donelli's class that gets Max and Freak sent to the principal's office?
What happens in Mrs. Donelli's class that gets Max and Freak sent to the principal's office?
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What does Freak teach Max that no one else has been able to do?
What does Freak teach Max that no one else has been able to do?
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What does Freak tell Max about his father's leaving after he was born?
What does Freak tell Max about his father's leaving after he was born?
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How is reading different from writing to Max?
How is reading different from writing to Max?
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Why does Max think Mrs. Addison has called him to the office?
Why does Max think Mrs. Addison has called him to the office?
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What happens to Freak while Max is getting him more chop suey?
What happens to Freak while Max is getting him more chop suey?
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Study Notes
Characters and Locations
- Max refers to the New Tenements as the "New Testaments," showing a blend of humor and sarcasm.
- The New Testaments are inhabited by poor people, highlighting themes of poverty and struggle.
- Loretta Lee is a scrawny woman characterized by her yellow hair and constant cigarette, reflecting a rough lifestyle.
Relationships and Dynamics
- Max enjoys having Freak on his shoulders as it gives him a sense of intelligence and partnership.
- Iggy, boss of the Pinheads gang, avoids conflict with Max and Freak due to Max’s association with Killer Kane, Max's father.
Personal Growth and Education
- Gram supports Max's education by signing papers that allow him to enroll in smart classes, signifying her belief in his potential.
- An incident in Mrs. Donelli's class leads to Max and Freak being sent to the principal's office, although details of the event are unspecified.
- Freak accomplishes the pivotal task of teaching Max to read, a skill that greatly influences Max's self-esteem and confidence.
Reflections and Insights
- Freak expresses disdain for his father's departure, saying, "Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish," indicating feelings of abandonment.
- Max distinguishes between reading and writing, viewing reading as passive listening but writing as an active form of expression.
Incidents and Hospitalization
- Max erroneously thinks Mrs. Addison has summoned him for an incident where he burned Johnny Tremaine's hand, illustrating his anxiety about authority.
- While Max goes to fetch more chop suey, Freak begins to turn purple and requires hospitalization, indicating a serious health crisis.
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