Exploring Chapter 20 of Freak the Mighty

In Chapter 20 of 'Freak the Mighty', Max confronts his father, Killer Kane, about the murder of his mother. Despite being overpowered, Max is saved by Freak, who uses a squirt gun filled with harmless substances to trick Kane into thinking it's acid. They manage to escape, and the police arrest Kane. The chapter highlights themes of courage, friendship, and overcoming fear.

What does Max try to do to stop Killer Kane from choking Loretta?

• He uses a weapon.

• He tries to pull him away.

• He runs for help.

• He calls the police.

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What traumatic memory does Max recall while trying to stop his father?

• His house burning down.

• His father leaving the family.

• His mother being killed by his father.

• His best friend moving away.

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How does Killer Kane react when Max confronts him about the murder?

• He runs away.

• He denies it and tries to strangle Max.

• He calls the police.

• He admits to the crime.

What does Freak use to rescue Max from Killer Kane?

• A knife.

• A real gun.

• A baseball bat.

• A squirt gun.

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What does Freak claim is inside the squirt gun?

• Water

• Soap

• Sulfuric acid

• Vinegar

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How do Max and Freak escape from Killer Kane?

• They fight him off.

• They run through a boarded-up window.

• They call the police.

• They hide in the cellar.

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Who meets Max and Freak when they escape from the cellar?

• Loretta

• Iggy and the police

• Gwen

• Grim and Graham

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What does Freak reveal about the contents of the squirt gun?

• It was filled with sulfuric acid.

• It was filled with harmless substances.

• It was empty.

• It was filled with water.

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What happens to Killer Kane after the police arrive?

• He escapes.

• He is arrested.

• He fights the police.

• He surrenders peacefully.

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What is the condition of Loretta when she is brought up from the cellar?

• She is unconscious.

• She is dead.

• She is perfectly fine.

• She is still breathing.

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