Thanksgiving Themes in Maniac Magee

In this chapter, winter teases Two Mills before Thanksgiving, culminating in a traditional high school football game where Two Mills wins with a last-minute touchdown. Maniac and Grayson celebrate Thanksgiving with a feast, reflecting on family and gratitude. They enjoy polka music and paint the door of their home, marking it with '101 Band Shell Boulevard.'

What season is being described at the beginning of the transcript?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

What event do the old man and the boy attend on Thanksgiving?

• A high school football game

• A family dinner

• A concert

• A parade

How did the weather affect the crayfish edge pools?

• They dried up

• They froze over

• They overflowed

• They became muddy

Who scored the winning touchdown in the football game?

• Dennehy

• James

• Grayson

• Maniac

What did Maniac and Grayson use as handkerchiefs during the game?

• Tissues

• Napkins

• Their sleeves

• Scarves

What did Maniac and Grayson do with the napkins from the refreshment stand?

• Used them as handkerchiefs

• Kept them as souvenirs

• Threw them away

• Used them to clean the seats

What did Maniac and Grayson do after the football game?

• Returned to the baseball room

• Visited friends

• Went to a restaurant

• Went shopping

What did Maniac and Grayson do with the space heater?

• Used it as a decoration

• Used it as a table

• Used it to warm the room

• Used it to cook

What was the main dish at Maniac and Grayson's Thanksgiving feast?

• Roast chicken

• Turkey

• Beef

• Ham

What dessert was included in the Thanksgiving meal?

• Ice cream

• Chocolate cake

• Pumpkin pie

• Apple pie