Worksheet Questions on 'Freak the Mighty' Chapters 11–15

Which sentence best reveals Max’s feelings about Freak riding on his shoulders?

• A. "It was like he weighed nothing."

• B. "I don’t know why we never tried it before, but it was like we were made for each other."

• C. "People kept looking at us funny, but Freak didn’t care."

• D. "I kept thinking I’d drop him."

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What can the reader infer about Freak from the way he guides Max through the storm drain adventure?

• He wants to impress Max with his knowledge.

• He is reckless and doesn’t think of consequences.

• He is imaginative and determined.

• He is afraid but tries to hide it.

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Why does the author most likely include the scene where Max and Freak retrieve the purse from the storm drain?

• To show that Max is finally standing up to bullies.

• To reveal that Freak likes to show off.

• To develop the theme of friendship and teamwork.

• To introduce a new setting for the story.

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How does Max’s relationship with Freak begin to change in chapters 11–15?

• Max becomes jealous of Freak’s intelligence.

• Max starts to feel like he has a purpose and identity.

• Freak begins to ignore Max and take control.

• Max realizes he prefers being alone.

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What is the effect of the author’s use of humor in Freak’s dialogue, such as calling the storm drain a "quest for treasure"?

• It lightens the mood of an otherwise serious scene.

• It shows that Freak doesn’t understand the danger.

• It makes Max seem less intelligent.

• It shows that Freak is trying to confuse Max.

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What does the word hyper most likely mean as used in the sentence?

• Nervous or afraid

• Energetic and active

• Easily distracted

• Smart and curious

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What does the word quest mean in this sentence?

• A request someone makes politely

• A type of video game

• A long and difficult search or journey

• A question someone asks to get an answer

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Read the sentence from Chapter 12: "So we're Freak the Mighty, slaying dragons and fools and walking high above the world." Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• A. Simile

• B. Hyperbole

• C. Metaphor

• D. Personification

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What can the reader infer about Freak based on this description?

• He is nervous about talking to Max.

• He is angry that Max doesn’t believe him.

• He is excited and fully caught up in his imagination.

• He is out of breath because he is weak.

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Which sentence best summarizes the events in Chapters 11–15 of Freak the Mighty?

• Max and Freak become closer friends, go on adventures, and help return a stolen purse.

• Freak teaches Max about science and knights, and Max starts getting in trouble.

• Max and Freak go to school, and Max learns he’s not good at reading.

• Freak goes on a treasure hunt by himself while Max waits outside.

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