Vocabulary Challenge: Maniac Magee Ch. 15

What does the word 'maniac' mean in the context of the title?

• A person who is mentally unstable.

• A character in a horror movie.

• Someone who is very calm and collected.

• A person exhibiting extreme enthusiasm or obsession.

Provide a synonym for the word 'mystery' as used in the chapter.

• solution

• answer

• puzzle

• enigma

What is an antonym for 'courageous' that could relate to the themes in the book?

• cowardly

• bold

• fearless

• valiant

Use the word 'legend' in a sentence that reflects its meaning in the story.

• The legend of King Arthur continues to inspire many with tales of bravery and chivalry.

• The legend of the modern superhero is often exaggerated.

• She read a legend about a dragon that never existed.

• The legend of a lost city was proven to be a myth.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to create a word that means 'not happy'?

• un-

• non-

• dis-

• anti-

Identify the suffix in the word 'fearless' and explain its meaning.

• -ful

• -ing

• -less

• -ness

What relationship does the word 'hero' have with 'maniac' in the context of the story?

• Both represent forms of madness.

• Opposing archetypes representing heroism and chaos.

• Hero is a title for a maniac.

• They are synonyms in the story.

Choose a word from the chapter that means 'to move quickly' and use it in a sentence.

• stroll

• dash

• hover

• crawl

What does the term 'urban' refer to in the context of the setting of the story?

• Urban refers to rural areas with low population density.

• Urban indicates a setting in the countryside with farms.

• Urban refers to city or town settings with high population density.

• Urban describes a natural setting with forests and wildlife.

Find a word in the chapter that describes a strong feeling of dislike and explain its usage.

• admiration

• aversion

• tolerance

• fondness