Maniac Magee: Key Events and Reactions

Maniac McGee makes a deal with Russell and Piper to attend school in exchange for showing them a shortcut to Mexico. He uses the excuse of volcano season to delay the trip. The boys realize their importance due to Maniac's presence and challenge him to enter Finsterwald's yard. Maniac accepts and even knocks on Finsterwald's door, astonishing the kids.

What was the initial deal Maniac made with Russell and Piper?

• To help them with homework

• To give them a new bike

• To take them to a baseball game

• To show them a shortcut to Mexico

What did Maniac offer to keep the boys attending school?

• A new video game

• A large pizza

• A new pair of sneakers

• A trip to the zoo

Why did other kids start crowding around Russell and Piper?

• They were giving out free candy

• They were associated with Maniac

• They had a new toy

• They had a new pet

What feeling did Russell and Piper experience due to their newfound fame?

• Importance

• Sadness

• Fear

• Confusion

What challenge did Maniac agree to in order to keep the boys in school?

• Stay in Finsterwald's backyard

• Run a marathon

• Climb a tree

• Sing in front of the class

How did the kids react when Maniac stayed in the backyard?

• They ignored him

• They were angry

• They were amazed

• They laughed

What additional challenge did Maniac propose?

• To climb a mountain

• To swim across a river

• To ride a bike

• To knock on Finsterwald's door

What was the kids' reaction when Maniac knocked on the door?

• They cheered

• They ran away

• They booed

• They were astonished