Maniac McGee Character Interactions

Maniac McGee, a young boy, is chased by McNabb and the Cobras but escapes by crossing Hector Street, a racial boundary. He encounters Mars Bar Thompson, leading to a tense interaction. Eventually, Maniac finds refuge with Amanda Beale's family, who welcome him into their home, providing him with a sense of belonging and an address.

What was the main reason McNabb and the Cobras were chasing Maniac McGee?

• He was new in town.

• He was friends with their rivals.

• He embarrassed McNabb by not striking out.

• He stole something from them.

Why did the Cobras stop chasing Maniac at Hector Street?

• They were afraid of crossing into the East End.

• They were tired.

• They were called back by McNabb.

• They lost sight of him.

What surprising action did Maniac take when Mars Bar offered him a candy bar?

• He took a bite from the same end Mars Bar had bitten.

• He threw it back at Mars Bar.

• He refused to take it.

• He gave it to another kid.

How did the local woman intervene in the confrontation between Maniac and Mars Bar?

• She ignored them.

• She invited them both inside her house.

• She scolded Mars Bar and took the torn page.

• She called the police.

What was Maniac's main concern about returning Amanda's book?

• He didn't finish reading it.

• He forgot where she lived.

• He lost the book.

• The book was torn.

How did Amanda react when she saw the torn page of her book?

• She blamed Maniac.

• She was indifferent.

• She laughed it off.

• She was upset but believed Maniac could fix it.

What activity did Maniac do with Amanda's siblings, Hester and Lester?

• He helped them with homework.

• He read a book to them.

• He took them to the park.

• He played video games with them.

What was Mr. Beale's reaction when Maniac pointed to a house in the East End as his home?

• He laughed and drove on.

• He dropped Maniac off.

• He questioned Maniac's claim.

• He drove away without a word.

What did Mrs. Beale decide after hearing Maniac's situation?

• She offered him a temporary stay.

• She decided he should stay with them.

• She called the authorities.

• She asked him to leave immediately.

What did Maniac do before going to sleep at the Beales' house?

• He called his parents.

• He wrote a letter.

• He checked the house number.

• He went for a run.