Maniac Magee Chapters 1-21 Flashcards

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How old was Maniac Magee when his parents were killed?

What happened to Maniac Magee's parents?

They were killed in a trolley accident

Instead of singing in the chorus, what did Maniac Magee do?

Screamed at his aunt and uncle

How long did Maniac Magee run?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What did Maniac Magee say as he passed the people on the streets?

Hi! Signup and view all the answers

Why was Amanda so surprised to see Maniac Magee?

He was white in a mostly black neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

Why does Amanda carry all of her books to school in a suitcase?

She wants to protect them Signup and view all the answers

What does Maniac ask Amanda?

To borrow one of her books Signup and view all the answers

Where was the second place that Maniac was seen that day?

The high school football field Signup and view all the answers

What made the catch and punt that Maniac did even more spectacular?

He held a book in one hand the whole time Signup and view all the answers

What happened with Arnold Jones on Oriole Street?

He was thrown over the Finsterwald fence Signup and view all the answers

What are finsterwallies?

Fearful, violent trembling of the body Signup and view all the answers

What did Maniac do after he dragged Arnold out of the yard?

Sat on the steps to read Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pickwell do to bring her kids in for supper?

Whistled Signup and view all the answers

How many children ate dinner at the Pickwell ping pong table?

10 Signup and view all the answers

Why was John McNab the big story at the ball field?

He struck out 16 batters in the game Signup and view all the answers

How many times did John McNab strike out Maniac Magee?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What did Maniac do after he hit the frog for a home run?

Kept running off the field Signup and view all the answers

How did Jeffrey Magee get the name Maniac?

People who saw all of the amazing things he did started calling him a maniac Signup and view all the answers

Where did Maniac stay when he first got to town?

At the zoo Signup and view all the answers

How did John McNab feel about Maniac not striking out?

He was angry Signup and view all the answers

Why was John McNab looking for Maniac?

To beat him up Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Cobras stop chasing Maniac?

He ran into an unsafe neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

Why was Maniac looking for Sycamore Street?

He wanted to give the book back to Amanda Signup and view all the answers

Why did the lady with the broom tell Maniac to leave?

She didn't want him to get into anymore trouble Signup and view all the answers

What stopped Mars Bar from taking the book back from Magee?

Amanda showed up Signup and view all the answers

Why did Amanda squeal when her mom told Maniac what she said?

She was embarrassed Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Beale know that Maniac was lying about where he lived?

A black family lived there Signup and view all the answers

What is the last thing Maniac does before he goes to sleep?

Check the numbers on the house Signup and view all the answers

What was the miracle on Sycamore Street?

Maniac's clean room Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maniac sleep on the floor?

The bed was too comfortable Signup and view all the answers

Why wouldn't the twins take a bath?

They didn't want to take a bath alone Signup and view all the answers

What caused Maniac's red blotches?

He was allergic to pizza Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Maniac brought the trash talk into the kitchen?

Mrs. Beale slapped him Signup and view all the answers

What did Amanda keep hidden from Maniac?

The encyclopedia Signup and view all the answers

What did Maniac not understand about Mars Bar?

That he hated Maniac Signup and view all the answers

Maniac thinks of himself as what color?

Many different colors Signup and view all the answers

What did the people in the neighborhood do to cool off?

Opened the fire hydrant Signup and view all the answers

What name did the man in pajamas call Maniac at the block party?

Whitey Signup and view all the answers

The man in pajamas wanted Maniac to do something. What was it?

To leave the neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

What prompted Maniac to say he was going to leave?

The writing on the Beale's house Signup and view all the answers

Amanda says she has a plan to make everyone like Maniac. She tells him about what?

Cobble's Knot Signup and view all the answers

Cobble's Knot was found where?

Outside Cobble's Corner grocery store Signup and view all the answers

What would the winner get if they untied the knot?

A pizza a week for a year Signup and view all the answers

Where did Maniac work on the knot?

At the flagpole outside Cobble's Corner Signup and view all the answers

What did Maniac do that surprised the crowd?

Took a nap Signup and view all the answers

When did Maniac finish untying the knot?

At dinnertime Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maniac Magee: Chapters 1 - 21 Study Notes

Maniac Magee was only 3 years old when his parents died in a trolley accident.
Instead of participating in the school chorus, Maniac Magee ended up screaming at his aunt and uncle due to emotional distress.
Maniac ran for an entire year, frequently greeting people on the streets with a simple "Hi!".
Amanda, a character who carries her books in a suitcase, was surprised to see Maniac because he was white in a predominantly black neighborhood.
Maniac asked Amanda to borrow a book, demonstrating his love for reading despite the challenges he faced.
The high school football field was one of the notable places where Maniac was seen; he caught and punted while holding a book in one hand, showcasing his multitasking skills.
Arnold Jones had a troubling experience on Oriole Street, where he was thrown over a fence, creating fear known as "finsterwallies," a term describing trembling in fear.
After rescuing Arnold from a yard, Maniac chose to sit and read, highlighting his preference for solitude and learning.
Mrs. Pickwell called her ten children in for dinner by whistling, showcasing the family's lively dinner routine.
John McNab was the center of attention at the ballfield for striking out 16 batters, yet he was unable to strike out Maniac at all.
After hitting a home run, Maniac’s excitement led him to continue running, emphasizing his carefree nature.
The nickname "Maniac" was given to Jeffrey Magee by people who were astonished by his abilities and antics.
Initially, Maniac found refuge at the zoo when he arrived in town, indicating his search for a safe space.
John McNab sought to confront Maniac out of anger for not striking out against him in a game.
The Cobras, a neighborhood gang, ceased their pursuit of Maniac when he ventured into a dangerous area, hinting at the complexities of neighborhood dynamics.
Maniac's desire to return a book to Amanda led him to search for Sycamore Street.
A lady with a broom advised Maniac to leave her vicinity, showing community concern for his well-being.
Amanda intervened when Mars Bar attempted to take a book from Maniac, demonstrating her protective nature towards Maniac.
When Maniac's lies about his living situation were uncovered, Mr. Beale noted that a black family lived there, invoking themes of race and community.
Before sleeping, Maniac checked the numbers on the Beale's house, suggesting his obsession with order.
The "miracle on Sycamore Street" referred to Manuac's surprisingly clean room, indicating his growth and adaptation.
Maniac preferred to sleep on the floor because the bed felt too comfortable, reflecting his discomfort with luxury.
Maniac struggled with making the twins bathe alone, showcasing his desire to avoid confrontation and encourage togetherness.
Allergic reactions manifested as red blotches after Maniac ate pizza, highlighting his physical vulnerabilities.
An issue arose when Maniac brought trash talk into the kitchen, resulting in Mrs. Beale's reprimand.
Amanda kept her encyclopedia hidden from Maniac, possibly due to a desire to keep some things private or valuable.
Maniac failed to grasp Mars Bar's hatred towards him, indicating his innocence and naivety in social interactions.
Maniac viewed himself in diverse colors, symbolizing his belief in unity and diversity.
Neighborhood residents cooled off during hot days by opening fire hydrants, showcasing community practices.
At a block party, a man in pajamas disparagingly called Maniac “Whitey,” highlighting racial tension.
This man urged Maniac to leave the neighborhood, embodying community rejection.
Maniac felt compelled to leave after noticing unwelcoming writing on the Beale's house, reflecting the impact of community sentiment on him.
Amanda devised a plan to help Maniac gain acceptance through a challenge involving Cobble's Knot, emphasizing her support for him.
Cobble's Knot was located outside Cobble’s Corner grocery store and represented a community challenge.
The winner of the challenge would receive free pizza for a year, which highlighted neighborhood camaraderie and competition.
Maniac worked on untying the knot at the flagpole outside Cobble's Corner, showing determination.
During the knot-untangling event, Maniac surprised the spectators by taking a nap, indicating his confidence or nonchalance.
Maniac completed untying the knot just at dinnertime, creating a climactic moment for the community.

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