Freak's Adventures and Challenges

In Chapter 22 of 'Freak the Mighty', Freak and Max discuss the concept of remembering as an invention of the mind. Freak imagines life in the Ice Age, inventing things like the wheel and indoor plumbing. As Freak's birthday approaches, he dreams of grand gifts like a space shuttle ride. During his birthday party, he receives a computer, but the celebration is interrupted when Freak has a seizure, highlighting his health struggles.

What does Freak mean when he says 'remembering is just an invention of the mind'?

• Memories are stored in the brain.

• Only past events can be remembered.

• Memories are always accurate.

• You can recall events that never happened.

What does Freak imagine seeing behind every bush?

• A woolly mammoth

• A saber-tooth tiger

• A caveman

• A dinosaur

What does Freak jokingly request for his birthday?

• A spaceship

• A Learjet

• A submarine

• A time machine

Why is the birthday party a small family affair?

• Freak wanted to celebrate with only Max.

• Freak doesn't like big parties.

• Freak isn't supposed to get overexcited.

• The family couldn't afford a big party.

What gift does Freak receive for his birthday?

• A telescope

• A new bicycle

• A video game console

• A computer

How does Freak react to receiving the computer?

• He asks for something else.

• He ignores it.

• He is surprised and happy.

• He is disappointed.

What activity does Freak demonstrate on his new computer?

• Solving math problems

• Drawing a picture

• Playing 3D chess

• Writing a story

What happens to Freak during the party?

• He starts singing.

• He falls asleep.

• He has a seizure.

• He leaves the party.

How does the family respond to Freak's medical emergency?

• They ignore it.

• They take him to bed.

• They give him medicine.

• They call an ambulance.

What does Max do to help during the emergency?

• He stays with Freak.

• He runs out to guide the ambulance.

• He calls the doctor.

• He gives Freak water.