Amanda's Story: Understanding Contextual Clues

In this chapter of 'Maniac McGee' by Jerry Spinelli, Jeffrey, a white boy, meets Amanda Beale, a black girl, in the East End. Amanda is carrying a suitcase full of books, which intrigues Jeffrey. They have a conversation about the books and Amanda's life. Despite initial suspicion, Amanda lends Jeffrey a book, marking the beginning of their friendship.

Who was the first person to stop and talk to Maniac McGee?

• A police officer

• A teacher

• Jeffrey McGee

• Amanda Beale

What made Amanda Beale different from other kids?

• She was wearing a hat

• She was carrying a suitcase

• She was singing

• She was riding a bicycle

Why was Amanda suspicious of Jeffrey?

• He was shouting

• He was carrying a suitcase

• He was a stranger in the East End

• He was wearing a uniform

What did Jeffrey think Amanda was doing with the suitcase?

• Going to a friend's house

• Running away

• Going on a vacation

• Moving to a new home

What was inside Amanda's suitcase?

• Books

• Clothes

• Toys

• Food

How did Jeffrey react upon seeing the books?

• He ignored them

• He was uninterested

• He gasped in surprise

• He laughed

Why did Amanda carry her books to school every day?

• Her siblings and dog would ruin them

• She liked to read during breaks

• She had no bookshelf at home

• She wanted to show them to friends

What did Amanda's siblings do with paper?

• They ignored it

• They tore it

• They folded it

• They drew on it

Where did Jeffrey claim to be from?

• Downtown

• Bridgeport

• West End

• East End

What was Amanda's reaction to Jeffrey's background?

• She was scared

• She was curious

• She was indifferent

• She was angry