Maniac Magee Character and Events

On Christmas morning, Maniac and Grayson wake up early and take a walk through the snowy park and woods, visiting their favorite tree and the zoo. They exchange gifts, with Maniac giving Grayson a handmade book and Grayson giving Maniac his old baseball glove. Five days later, Grayson passes away, leaving Maniac with cherished memories.

What time of day does Maniac wake up on Christmas morning?

• At dawn

• In the afternoon

• While it's still dark

• In the evening

What does Maniac carry with him as he and Grayson venture out?

• A lantern

• A paper bag

• A sled

• A backpack

What do Maniac and Grayson notice about the snow in the park?

• It is untouched except for animal tracks

• It has been completely shoveled away

• It is melting rapidly

• It is covered in footprints

What do the Queen Anne's goblets look like in the moonlight?

• Wooden cups

• Filigreed silver

• Crystal glasses

• Golden chalices

What do Maniac and Grayson do at the muskrat den?

• Leave a pine branch

• Feed the muskrats

• Build a snowman

• Sing a carol

Which animals seem particularly pleased to see Maniac and Grayson at the zoo?

• The elephants

• The ducks

• The lions

• The monkeys

What gift does Maniac give to the baby buffalo?

• A hat

• A blanket

• A scarf

• A pair of mittens

What is included in Maniac and Grayson's Christmas breakfast?

• Bacon and eggs

• Pancakes and syrup

• Cereal and milk

• Eggnog and hot tea

What is the title of the book Maniac gives to Grayson?

• The Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays

• The Legend of the Miners

• The Story of Two Mills

• The Adventures of Maniac Magee

What does Maniac receive as a special gift from Grayson?

• A signed baseball

• An old baseball glove

• A pair of sneakers

• A new baseball bat