Maniac Magee Final Test

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What does the word 'extort' mean in the context of Maniac Magee?

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To blackmail or obtain something through coercion.

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What is a key part of the legend of Maniac Magee?

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He could run fast.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'His yo-yo string had a knot as fat as a mushroom'?

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Simile.

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What type of conflict is Maniac experiencing when he feels he cannot act as a father to the boys?

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External conflict.

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Who did Maniac NOT live with?

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Mars Bar.

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What does 'internal conflict' mean?

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A struggle within a character's mind.

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What is an example of an external conflict?

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A character facing a challenge from another character or society.

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Define 'simile'.

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of Amanda Beale in Maniac Magee?

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She is one of the characters Maniac lives with and represents determination and intelligence.

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What does the term 'legend' imply in the context of Maniac Magee?

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A story that is passed down through generations, often with exaggerated elements.