Child's Experience with Buffaloes

In this chapter of 'Maniac McGee' by Jerry Spinelli, a young boy is found by an old man at the zoo. The boy, who has been living with the buffaloes, is taken in by the old man named Grayson. They form a bond as Grayson cares for the boy, providing him with food and shelter. Through their conversations, they learn more about each other's lives and form a connection. The story highlights themes of friendship, survival, and the kindness of strangers.

What does the baby buffalo notice about the new creature in its environment?

• It is larger than its mother.

• It makes loud noises.

• It has hair only on top of its head.

• It is a different color than the buffaloes.

What does the old man do when he finds the child outside the buffalo pen?

• He takes the child to the hospital.

• He leaves the child there.

• He brings the child to the bandshell.

• He calls the zoo authorities.

What does the old man do when he first sees the child outside the buffalo pen?

• He immediately picks up the child.

• He stares at the child.

• He walks away.

• He calls for help.

How does the old man make the child comfortable in the bandshell?

• He gives him a blanket.

• He calls for medical help.

• He covers him with his work jacket.

• He lights a fire.

What does the old man use to cover the child in the bandshell?

• His winter work jacket.

• A blanket.

• A sleeping bag.

• A tarp.

What does the child ask Grayson for after their conversation?

• Butterscotch krimpets.

• A place to sleep.

• More soup.

• A ride home.

What does the child reveal about his previous living situation?

• He lived in a house on Sycamore Street.

• He was staying with relatives.

• He was living in a shelter.

• He was living with the deer.

Where does the child say he was living before Grayson found him?

• In a nearby town.

• With the deer.

• In a shelter.

• With the buffaloes.

What does Grayson do after the child asks for butterscotch krimpets?

• He offers something else instead.

• He takes the child to get them.

• He ignores the request.

• He tells the child to wait.

How does the child describe his experience with the buffaloes?

• He was scared of them.

• He got along better with them than the deer.

• He didn't like them.

• He was indifferent to them.