Maniac Magee Quiz: Chapters 1-8

Who is the main character introduced in chapters 1-8 of "Maniac Magee"?

• Amanda Beale

• Jeffrey Lionel Magee

• Mars Bar Thompson

• John McNab

What is the nickname given to Jeffrey Lionel Magee?

• Maniac Magee

• Speedy Jeff

• Magee the Brave

• Fast Feet

Which item does Amanda Beale carry with her to school every day?

• A baseball glove

• A suitcase full of books

• A lunchbox

• A jump rope

What is the name of the town where Maniac Magee arrives?

• Two Mills

• East End

• West End

• Bridgeport

Who chases Maniac Magee after he catches the football pass?

• Amanda Beale

• Mars Bar Thompson

• The Pickwell kids

• The high school football players

Why does Maniac Magee run away from his aunt and uncle?

• They are moving to another city

• They argue all the time and never speak to each other

• He wants to find his parents

• He is sent to boarding school

Which of the following best describes Amanda Beale’s motivation for carrying her books?

• She wants to show off her collection

• She loves to read and wants to protect her books from her siblings

• She is selling them at school

• She is doing a school project

Summarize what happens when Maniac Magee first meets Amanda Beale.

• He asks her for directions to the library

• He accidentally bumps into her and helps her pick up her books

• He asks to borrow a book from her suitcase

• He ignores her and keeps running

What is the significance of the knot that Maniac unties at the end of chapter 8?

• It shows his strength

• It symbolizes his ability to solve problems others cannot

• It is a test given by Amanda

• It is a way to make friends

How does Maniac Magee react when he is offered food by the Pickwell family?

• He refuses and runs away

• He accepts and eats with them

• He takes the food and leaves

• He shares it with Amanda