Maniac Magee Vocabulary Review

What does 'maniac' mean?

• A person with excessive enthusiasm or desire

• A musical instrument

• A very calm person

• A type of food

What does 'suffice' mean?

• To sing loudly

• To dance

• To fail

• To be enough or adequate

What is an 'allergy'?

• A new game

• A type of dance

• A reaction to certain foods or substances

• A historical event

What does 'finicky' mean?

• Very strong

• Extremely tall

• Fussy about one's needs or requirements

• Very fast

What does 'grates' mean?

• iron bars or cagework across a door or windows

• To cook food

• To paint a picture

• To write a book

What does 'solitude' mean?

• A type of food

• A large crowd

• A musical band

• The state of being alone

What does 'ranting' mean?

• Laughing

• Singing beautifully

• Speaking quietly

• Speaking in a loud, angry manner

What are 'contortions'?

• Musical notes

• A type of food

• Historical events

• Twisted positions

What does 'rickety' mean?

• Poorly made and likely to collapse

• Very light

• Very strong and stable

• Extremely heavy

What is a 'repertoire'?

• A collection of works an artist can perform

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing

• A single performance