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What is the setting of Maniac Magee?
What is the setting of Maniac Magee?
Born in Bridgeport PA, moved to Hollidaysburg PA after parents' death, ended up in Two Mills after a year of running.
Which of the following characters is an orphan who loves to run?
Which of the following characters is an orphan who loves to run?
What happened to Maniac Magee's parents?
What happened to Maniac Magee's parents?
Who took Maniac in after his parents died?
Who took Maniac in after his parents died?
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Maniac Magee's history is described as one part fact and two parts legend.
Maniac Magee's history is described as one part fact and two parts legend.
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Maniac Magee ran away and ran for a year, known as the ______.
Maniac Magee ran away and ran for a year, known as the ______.
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What tragic event occurred to Maniac Magee's parents?
What tragic event occurred to Maniac Magee's parents?
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Study Notes
Setting
- Maniac Magee was born in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania.
- After the death of his parents, he moved to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
- He ended up in Two Mills after a year of running away.
Characters
- Maniac: An orphan who has a passion for running.
- Mr. and Mrs. Magee: Maniac's parents, who died in a trolley accident caused by a drunk driver.
- Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan: Took Maniac in after his parents' death, but they had a contentious relationship and struggled to share resources.
Summary
- The story of Maniac Magee is described as "One part fact, two parts legend."
- The tragic accident involving Maniac's parents occurred when their trolley fell into the Schuylkill River due to a drunk driver's actions.
- After living with his aunt and uncle, who could not get along and had duplicative possessions, Maniac chose to run away.
- This period of running, referred to as the "lost year," lasted until he arrived in Two Mills.
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