Maniac Magee Ch 17-20

What was the atmosphere(feeling) like on the streets when Maniac and the others arrived?

• Quiet and deserted, due to the extreme heat.

• A lively block party and swimming pool, with music and people enjoying the water.

• A tense gathering where people were arguing over water access.

What was the man's main message to Maniac Magee?

• He was inviting Maniac to join their community.

• He was warning Maniac about the dangers of the fire hydrant.

• He was telling Maniac to go back to his own kind.

Why did Maniac leave Amanda's house?

• He was tired of her cleaning the house for the Beals.

• He realized people didn't like him, and they vandalized the Beals' house.

• He wanted to prove he could survive on his own.

What was Cobble's Knot originally?

• A decorative knot on a flagpole.

• A knot tied by a customer to challenge Mr. Cobble.

• A knot from a fishing net.

What was Cobble's Knot described as?

• A simple knot made of rope, easily untied by experts.

• A small, soft knot made of yarn, resembling a perfect sphere.

• A complex, hardened knot made of string, about the size of a lopsided volleyball, grimy and moldy.

Do you think untying Cobble's Knot will help Maniac be accepted and liked by the community?

• Yes.

• No.