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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maniac decide to leave town?
(a) He does not like that people don't like him.
(b) He is afraid of the big black man.
(c) He does not want a riot to break out.
(d) He does not want the Beales to get hurt.

2. After Maniac hits the ball many times, what does McNab throw?
(a) A frog.
(b) A golf ball.
(c) A softball.
(d) A tennis ball.

3. What does Mrs. Beale finally ask Maniac one day while he is licking icing?
(a) "Where did you come from?"
(b) "Why don't you have a home?"
(c) "Where are your parents?"
(d) "Are you Maniac?"

4. What doesn't Maniac do in his new home at the Beales?
(a) Read to the children.
(b) Wash the dishes.
(c) Take out the trash.
(d) Sleep in his bed.

5. What does the neighborhood woman use to stop Mars Bar Thompson?
(a) A baseball bat.
(b) A broom and a stare.
(c) A stare.
(d) A call to the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Mars Bar Thompson challenge Maniac?

2. It is such a hot August day that the kids decide to play in what?

3. Why doesn't McNab want to pitch to Maniac?

4. What changes in the Beale household now that Maniac is there?

5. What is Amanda carrying to school in her suitcase?

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