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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Grayson say took Maniac's buffalo rag clothes away?
(a) The buffalo.
(b) The US Army.
(c) The street cleaners.
(d) The Sanitation Department.

2. Why do the people of Two Mills give Jeffrey his nickname?
(a) They think he is odd, so they give him an odd name.
(b) After all of Jeffrey's stunts, they figure he is a maniac.
(c) They say it is the name of the book that he was reading.
(d) Jeffrey tells them his nickname is Maniac.

3. What is the most perilous feat that the McNab boys ask Maniac to perform?
(a) To play against "Hands" Down.
(b) To kill a snake.
(c) To go to the East End.
(d) To challenge Mars Bar.

4. What is Amanda carrying to school in her suitcase?
(a) A project.
(b) Books.
(c) A puppy.
(d) Crayons and drawing paper.

5. Why doesn't Maniac stay in the band shell after Grayson's death?
(a) It is needed for the upcoming spring.
(b) It is too cold.
(c) He cannot bring himself to stay.
(d) The Superintendent won't let him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Maniac and Grayson go on Christmas morning?

2. Why does Maniac get out of bed to go to the front door of the Beale's house?

3. What does Maniac do for Grayson after he reads his first book?

4. Why doesn't Maniac leave the McNab boys when they drive him crazy?

5. What can't Maniac see about what is going on around him in chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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