Freak the Mighty: Key Events

Mr. Daniels reads Chapter 3 of 'Freak the Mighty', where Max reflects on being called 'Earthling' by Kevin, a small but intelligent boy. Kevin struggles to retrieve an object from a tree, which turns out to be an ornithopter. Max helps him, and they bond over the mechanical bird, forming a friendship.

What is the title of Chapter 3 in 'Freak the Mighty'?

• American Flyer

• Earthling

• The Mighty Quest

• The Great Adventure

Why does Max feel strange about being called 'Earthling'?

• Because it is a common nickname

• Because it makes him feel powerful

• Because it is a term of endearment

• Because no one had ever called him that before

What is the little freak trying to do with his crutch in the backyard?

• Dig a hole

• Hit a branch

• Scare Max

• Fix the fence

How does Max describe the little freak's attempt to jump?

• He makes a jumping motion but his feet never leave the ground

• He doesn't try to jump at all

• He jumps very high

• He jumps and falls down

What does Max retrieve from the tree for the little freak?

• A piece of paper

• A ball

• A plastic bird

• A kite

What is an ornithopter according to the little freak?

• A type of bird

• A mechanical bird with flapping wings

• A toy car

• A type of airplane

How does the little freak make the ornithopter fly?

• By winding up an elastic band inside it

• By throwing it

• By using a battery

• By using a remote control

What happens to the ornithopter after they play with it for a while?

• It flies away

• It stops working

• It breaks

• It gets stuck in the tree again

Where does Max take the little freak after they play with the ornithopter?

• To the store

• To the park

• To his house

• To school

How does the little freak feel about being pulled around in the wagon?

• Embarrassed

• Happy

• Angry

• Indifferent