Freak the Mighty Quiz & Flashcards for Chapters 20-22

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Questions and Answers

What does Max do to help Loretta?

Max's hands and feet are numb, so all he can do is sort of fall on top of Killer Kane and try to shove him loose from her.

What does Max remember as he sees his father strangling Loretta?

He remembers seeing his father killing his mother.

How does Killer Kane react to Max's memory about his mother's death?

He tells Max he was only four years old and that he could not possibly recall that event.

What did Max do when he was four years old that cost Killer Kane years?

After killing his mother, Killer Kane locked Max in his bedroom. Max ran to the window, broke it with his hands, and started yelling for someone to come and help Mommy. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Max's father try to strangle him?

He realizes Max really does remember seeing him kill Max's mother. He thinks he has to clean up and get rid of Max, with witness to both the murder of Max's mother and attempted murder of Loretta. Signup and view all the answers

Who comes to rescue Max and Loretta from Killer Kane?

Freak comes to the rescue. Signup and view all the answers

How do Freak and Max get away from Killer Kane?

Freak has a squirt gun he tells Killer Kane is filled with sulfuric acid. Freak sprays Killer Kane right in the eyes. While Killer Kane is screaming and scrubbing his eyes, Max picks up Freak and goes running through the dark toward the stairs. Signup and view all the answers

What do the newspapers say will happen to Killer Kane?

Everyone keeps saying that this time they've got Killer Kane where they want him, for violation of parole, violation of restraining order, abduction of a minor, and two counts of attempted murder. This time they will lock him up for good. Signup and view all the answers

What do the newspapers call Loretta Lee?

The papers call Loretta the Heroic Biker Babe. Signup and view all the answers

What does Freak tell Max Dr. Spivak says about his unique medical status?

Dr. Spivak says Freak's unique status as a marvel of genetic aberration makes him an object of intense curiosity. Specialists from the world over are familiar with his case. Signup and view all the answers

What is different about school after Christmas vacation?

School is different because everyone is jealous Max and Freak got their picture in the papers. Mrs. Donelli calls them the 'dynamic duo' and puts the picture from the paper on the bulletin board. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Killer Kane?

Just before the trial starts, Killer Kane pleads guilty. He makes a deal to serve out the rest of his original sentence plus ten more years. Signup and view all the answers

Max is still upset about being like his father. What does Grim say to Max?

'The man is an accident of nature,' he says. 'All you got from him was your looks and your size. You've got your mother's heart, and that's what counts.' Signup and view all the answers

While walking home on the last day of school, what does Freak tell Max about remembering?

Freak says, 'Remembering is just an invention of the mind.' Signup and view all the answers

Why is Freak's birthday like two birthdays?

Freak's birthday is like two because not only is it Freak's birthday, Freak the Mighty is almost a year old too. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Freak on his birthday?

Freak has a seizure and is taken to the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Max and Loretta's Rescue

Max falls on KIlle Kane to free Loretta when his hands and feet are numb.
He recalls traumatic memories of witnessing his father's violent past while trying to save Loretta.
Killer Kane dismisses Max's memories, claiming he was too young to remember such events.

Killer Kane's Actions

After killing Max's mother, Killer Kane locks Max in a bedroom.
Max attempted to escape by breaking a window and screaming for help, demonstrating his desperation and fear.
Killer Kane's fear of exposure leads him to try to strangle Max upon realizing he remembers the murder.

The Heroic Rescue

Freak intervenes with a squirt gun he pretends contains sulfuric acid.
He distracts Killer Kane by spraying him in the eyes, allowing Max to escape while carrying Freak.

Legal Consequences

Authorities plan to send Killer Kane back to prison for multiple charges, including attempted murder and breaking parole.
Killer Kane pleads guilty before his trial begins, agreeing to serve additional years beyond his original sentence.

Community Response

The media labels Loretta Lee as the "Heroic Biker Babe" after the incident.
School changes after winter break as students express jealousy over Max and Freak's newspaper feature, earning them the title "dynamic duo."

Freak's Health and Identity

Dr. Spivak characterizes Freak's medical condition as a rare genetic aberration, garnering widespread curiosity from specialists.
Grim reassures Max about his identity, highlighting that he inherits his mother's qualities, not his father's.

Philosophical Reflection

Freak muses on the nature of memory, suggesting it is merely an invention of the mind.
Freak's birthday symbolizes a dual celebration, marking both his birth and the anniversary of their partnership as "Freak the Mighty."