Maniac McGee Character and Events

In a hot August day, Maniac McGee joins a block party where the community enjoys the water from a fire hydrant. Amidst the fun, an old man confronts Maniac, calling him 'Whitey' and telling him to leave. Maniac insists he belongs there, pointing to his home. The confrontation highlights racial tensions. Maniac struggles with the incident, affecting his sleep and routine. The community's response is mixed, with some supporting Maniac and others showing prejudice.

What was the weather like on the day described in the beginning of the chapter?

• Cold and rainy

• Mild and breezy

• Snowy and windy

• Hot and sunny

What activity did Maniac McGee participate in at the hydrant?

• He played basketball

• He sold lemonade

• He danced and played in the water

• He read a book

What did the strange voice call Maniac McGee?

• Buddy

• Friend

• Whitey

• Pal

How did Maniac respond to the man's demand to leave?

• He ran away

• He said he lived nearby

• He ignored the man

• He argued with the man

Who came to Maniac's defense during the confrontation?

• Amanda

• Hester and Lester

• Mrs. Beal

• The police

What did the man rant about during the confrontation?

• The price of lemonade

• Racial divisions

• The weather

• The noise from the party

What did Maniac notice Mrs. Beal doing that indicated something was wrong?

• She was calling the police

• She was packing her bags

• She was scrubbing a racial slur off the house

• She was crying

How did Maniac's sleep change after the incident?

• He started sleeping during the day

• He slept the same as before

• He couldn't sleep well

• He slept more soundly

What did Maniac start doing more of after the incident?

• Eating

• Running

• Sleeping

• Reading

What did Amanda try to do to distract Maniac?

• Read a book with him

• Play a game with him

• Invite him to a party

• Take him to the store