John McNabb's Little League Adventure

In this chapter of 'Maniac McGee' by Jerry Spinelli, John McNabb, a towering Little League pitcher, sets a record by striking out 16 batters. After the game, he continues to pitch, challenging any remaining players. A scrappy, unknown kid steps up and surprises everyone by hitting multiple home runs off McNabb's fastballs. The climax occurs when the kid bunts a frog, causing chaos on the field and leaving McNabb in disbelief.

What record did John McNabb set in the Little League game?

• Most home runs in a game

• Most hits in a game

• Most strikeouts in a game

• Most runs scored in a game

Why did McNabb continue pitching after the official game ended?

• He wanted to enjoy his moment of fame

• He wanted to set a new record

• He wanted to practice more

• He was waiting for his parents

What was unusual about the new kid who stepped up to bat against McNabb?

• He was a left-handed batter

• He was wearing a professional uniform

• He was much older than the other players

• He had a book with him

How did the new kid surprise everyone during his turn at bat?

• He refused to bat

• He ran away from the field

• He struck out immediately

• He hit a home run

What was McNabb's reaction to the new kid's performance?

• He ignored the kid

• He congratulated the kid

• He became angry and frustrated

• He laughed it off

What unusual object did McNabb throw instead of a baseball?

• A glove

• A shoe

• A frog

• A rock

How did the new kid handle the unexpected pitch from McNabb?

• He ignored it

• He bunted it

• He caught it

• He dodged it

What was the reaction of the other players when the new kid bunted the frog?

• They left the field

• They cheered

• They were confused

• They booed

What did McNabb try to do to the frog to prevent the new kid from scoring?

• Tag it with the ball

• Throw it back to the mound

• Kick it out of play

• Catch it with his glove

What was the outcome of the new kid's bunt with the frog?

• The frog was caught

• He was tagged out

• He scored an inside-the-park home run

• The game was called off