Maniac McGee Running Dynamics

In early July, Maniac McGee senses he's being followed but dismisses it as an echo. He soon encounters Mars Bar Thompson, and they begin running together silently, matching each other's pace. Their synchronized runs continue for weeks, each believing the other is coincidentally on the same path. One day, Piper McNab, frantic and wet, leads them to a trolley trestle where his brother Russell is frozen in fear. Maniac, seemingly detached, walks away, leaving Mars Bar and Piper to deal with the situation.

What initially makes Maniac McGee think he is being followed?

• He sees a figure.

• He finds notes.

• He hears footsteps.

• He sees shadows.

Who does Maniac McGee unexpectedly run into during his morning runs?

• Piper McNab

• Russell McNab

• Mars Bar Thompson

• Amanda Beale

How do Maniac and Mars Bar communicate during their runs?

• With eye contact

• By talking

• They don't communicate

• Through gestures

What happens when one of the runners changes pace or direction?

• The other adjusts accordingly

• They stop running

• The other ignores it

• They argue

Where do Maniac and Mars Bar's runs take them?

• Only around the neighborhood

• To different parts of the town

• To the school

• To the same park every day

What is the significance of the synchronized running between Maniac and Mars Bar?

• It shows their rivalry.

• It highlights their friendship.

• It demonstrates their indifference.

• It indicates their competition.

What is Piper McNab's role in the game 'bombs away'?

• To throw rocks

• To sail the raft

• To call for help

• To watch from the shore

What problem does Russell face on the trestle?

• He is lost.

• He is stuck in mud.

• He is frozen in fear.

• He is injured.

How does Maniac react to the situation on the trestle?

• He calls for help.

• He panics.

• He immediately helps.

• He walks away.

What does Piper do when he sees Russell on the trestle?

• He laughs.

• He screams for help.

• He ignores him.

• He runs away.