Key Events in 'Freak the Mighty'

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Who came down the stairs to help Max?

Lorretta Lee

What is Mr. Kane's plan for now?

He wants Iggy to get him a gun and a car

How did the police know where to look for Max?

Freak told them about Iggy and Loretta Lee

What startled them as they tried to get into the burned out building?

A black cat jumped out as they tore the wood off the side of the building Signup and view all the answers

What happened as Loretta Lee was trying to free Max?

Mr. Kane came downstairs and tried to choke her Signup and view all the answers

How did Max get his dad to let go of Loretta Lee's throat?

He started yelling at him; he remembered his dad choking his mom to death Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Max told his father details that only he would know about the day his mother died?

He started choking Max Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mr. Kane still tying Max up?

He doesn't trust that Max won't run away Signup and view all the answers

What was really in the squirt gun?

Vinegar, curry powder, and soap Signup and view all the answers

Where did they go to hide next?

In a burned out building next to the tenements Signup and view all the answers

Who saved Max?

Freak Signup and view all the answers

What did the boys find when they escaped the burned out building?

It was surrounded by policemen Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Max try to get away?

He was afraid that his dad was testing him Signup and view all the answers

What did Max remember as he watched his dad choke Loretta Lee?

He remembered seeing his dad choke his mom to death Signup and view all the answers

What did Freak tell Mr. Kane was in his squirt gun?

Sulfuric acid Signup and view all the answers

What startled Mr. Kane as he and Max were talking?

A police car drove by with its blue lights on Signup and view all the answers

How did Freak save Max?

He squirted Max's dad in the eyes with what was in his squirt gun Signup and view all the answers

What woke up Max's dad?

Loretta came into the house where they were hiding Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Max's dad believe that he remembered?

Max was only four years old when it happened Signup and view all the answers

What was Freak so proud of as he was carried off?

Freak the Mighty strikes again Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Actions

Loretta Lee assists Max and confronts Mr. Kane as she tries to free him.
Mr. Kane's current plan involves acquiring a gun and a car through Iggy.
Freak informs the police about Iggy and Loretta, leading them to Max's location.

Critical Events

A startling event occurs when a black cat jumps out while attempting to enter a burned-out building.
As Loretta attempts to rescue Max, Mr. Kane reacts violently by trying to choke her.
Max's realization and memory of his father's actions toward his mother trigger a desperate response that enables him to break the grip on Loretta.

Max's Struggles

Max recalls devastating details of his mother's death while trying to defend Loretta, intensifying his confrontation with Mr. Kane.
Mr. Kane continues to keep Max tied up, motivated by distrust of his son's potential attempt to escape.

Escape and Rescue

Max and Freak manage to hide in a burned-out building next to the tenements.
Upon escape, they find themselves surrounded by police officers, securing their safety.
Freak uses ingenuity by filling his squirt gun with vinegar, curry powder, and soap to distract and blind Mr. Kane, facilitating their escape.

Emotional Moments

Max experiences deep-seated fear that his father may be testing him when considering an escape.
In the midst of chaos, Freak demonstrates his heroic spirit, expressing pride in their partnership as "Freak the Mighty strikes again."

Conclusion and Aftermath

The tension escalates when a police car drives by unexpectedly, startling Mr. Kane and contributing to the unfolding rescue.
Loretta's presence in the hiding place ultimately leads to pivotal moments that help awaken Mr. Kane's violent tendencies.
Max's reflections serve as a reminder of the trauma from his past and the complexities of his relationship with his father.

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Explore the critical characters and events in 'Freak the Mighty'. From Loretta's brave attempts to rescue Max to the tense confrontation with Mr. Kane, test your knowledge of the key moments that define their journey. Understand how Max's struggles shape the story's climax and resolution.