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Maniac MAgee - Chapters 17-21

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1.

At the block party, an old make calls Maniac something. What does he call him?
- A.
  
  Theif
- B.
  
  Lion
- C.
  
  Whitey
- D.
  
  Snake
Correct Answer
C. Whitey

Explanation
The old man calls Maniac "Whitey." This nickname is likely given to Maniac because of his appearance or skin color. It could be a reference to Maniac's white skin or hair, or it could be a derogatory term used to describe someone who is different or stands out in some way. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact reason behind the nickname.

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2.

What is written on the side of the Beale's house?
- A.
  
  Whitey go home.
- B.
  
  Fishbelly go home.
- C.
  
  Lion go home.
- D.
  
  Thief go home.
Correct Answer
B. Fishbelly go home.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Fishbelly go home." This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which states that this phrase is written on the side of the Beale's house. The other options are not mentioned in the question, so they cannot be considered as the correct answer.

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3.

What does Amanda think will make Maniac popular with everyone in East End?
- A.
  
  Cobble's Knot.
- B.
  
  Going back to East End.
- C.
  
  Reading more books.
- D.
  
  Eating the most pizza.
Correct Answer
A. Cobble's Knot.

Explanation
Amanda believes that Cobble's Knot will make Maniac popular with everyone in East End. This suggests that Cobble's Knot is something highly regarded or respected in the community, and by being associated with it, Maniac will gain popularity and acceptance from the people in East End.

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4.

What was the prize for untangling Cobble's Knot?
- A.
  
  One free candy bar a week for a year.
- B.
  
  One free pizza a week for a year.
- C.
  
  One free soda a week for a year.
- D.
  
  One free ice cream for a week for a year.
Correct Answer
B. One free pizza a week for a year.

Explanation
The prize for untangling Cobble's Knot was one free pizza a week for a year.

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5.

How long did it take Maniac to untangle Cobble's Knot?
- A.
  
  Until lunchtime.
- B.
  
  Until dinnertime.
- C.
  
  Until the next morning.
- D.
  
  Until the next night.
Correct Answer
B. Until dinnertime.

Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is "Until dinnertime." This implies that it took Maniac the entire duration until dinnertime to untangle Cobble's Knot.

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6.

What had Hester and Lester torn up for confetti?
- A.
  
  Newspaper
- B.
  
  Magazines
- C.
  
  Encyclopedia C
- D.
  
  Encyclopedia A
Correct Answer
D. Encyclopedia A

Explanation
Hester and Lester tore up Encyclopedia A for confetti.

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7.

Where did Maniac walk when he left town?
- A.
  
  On the East side of the street.
- B.
  
  On the West side of the street.
- C.
  
  In the middle of the street.
Correct Answer
C. In the middle of the street.

Explanation
Maniac walked in the middle of the street when he left town. This means that he did not choose to walk on either the East or West side of the street, but instead walked directly down the middle. This could suggest that Maniac wanted to avoid favoring one side over the other, or that he simply preferred walking in the center for some reason.

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Maniac Magee - Chapters 17-21 (Lesnau)

At the block party, an old make calls Maniac something. What does he call him?

What is written on the side of the Beale's house?

What does Amanda think will make Maniac popular with everyone in East End?

What was the prize for untangling Cobble's Knot?

How long did it take Maniac to untangle Cobble's Knot?

What had Hester and Lester torn up for confetti?

Where did Maniac walk when he left town?