Freak the Mighty: Final Review

What is the setting of this novel?

• Las Vegas, Nevada, in the 1950’s

• Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the 1980’s

• New York, New York, in the 1940’s

• Honolulu, Hawaii, present day

Why was Max jealous of Freak’s leg braces when they were in daycare?

• Freak got special treatment because of them.

• Freak didn’t have to go outside at recess.

• They made Freak seem like a robot.

• No one picked on Freak because of them.

Why does Max enjoy living in his basement room?

• His friends enjoy hanging out in the basement.

• It is the largest room in the house.

• The basement has a huge television and video game system.

• People leave him alone in the basement.

How does Freak behave with the moving men?

• He is bossy and tells them what to do.

• He is shy and avoids them.

• He is friendly and asks them if they’d like coffee.

• He ignores them.

Why did Freak keep hitting the tree with his crutch?

• He was upset and relieving his stress.

• He was trying to knock his ornithopter down.

• There was cat that he was trying to get down.

• He was trying to knock as wasp nest down.

Why does Freak refer to his mother as the “Fair Gwen”?

• Her first name is Gwen and she is pale.

• She is known for always being fair to Freak.

• He is fascinated with King Arthur and Gwen is beautiful.

• He is fascinated with King Arthur and Gwen is unkind.

How did Freak’s mother feel the first time she saw Max?

• She is pleased that Freak has made a new friend.

• She is sad because her son has difficulty making friends.

• She is frightened, grabs Freak, and hurries home.

• She is angry because she told Freak to stay inside and talk to no one.

What connection does Gwen have with Max, Grim, and Gram?

• Gwen used to play at Grim and Gram’s house when she was a child.

• Gwen’s parents were best friends with Grim and Gram.

• Gwen used to work at Grim and Gram’s shop.

• Gwen was friends with Max’s mother.

Where is Max’s father, now?

• He left town and no one really knows.

• He has been in jail for several years.

• He still lives in their town, but no one sees much of him anymore.

• He is living in California with his new family.

Why did Max cry after they got home from dinner with Gwen and Freak?

• He was happy.

• He was missing his father and sad about his absence.

• He felt terrible about Freak’s medical condition.

• He was upset about school.