Maniac Magee Part One Test
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Mªniªc&;¤undefined©s fªvorite food wªs ¬izzª.
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True
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False
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Jeffrey Lionel Mªgee wªs Mªniªc&;¤undefined©s reªl nª«e.
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True
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False
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Which of the following does NOT describe M¥ni¥c M¥gee&;undefined¤s e¥rly life?
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Maniac lived with his older sister and her husband
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His parents were killed in a trolley accident
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The relatives that he lived with did not speak to each other
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He lived with his aunt and uncle for eight years
Correct Answer
A. Maniac lived with his older sister and her husbandExplanation
Maniac did not live with his older sister and her husband. The passage states that he lived with his aunt and uncle for eight years, implying that he did not live with his sister and her husband.Rate this question:
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Whªt he¬¬ened to Mªniªc while the children were ¬lªying in the fire hydrªnt wªter?
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One of the older boys tried to drown Maniac.
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The police stopped and asked him what he was doing in the East End.
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He slipped and broke his leg.
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An old man called him names and told him to go back to his own kind.
Correct Answer
A. An old man called him names and told him to go back to his own kind.Explanation
While the children were playing in the fire hydrant water, an old man called Maniac names and told him to go back to his own kind.Rate this question:
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Mªniªc got his nicknª«e fro« the other kids tªlking ªbout hi«.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Mªniªc got his nickname from the other kids talking about him. This implies that the other kids used to discuss Mªniªc and his characteristics, which eventually led to the creation of his nickname. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Little kids would bring Mªniªc their bicyles to fix.
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True
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False
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After dinner ªt the Pickwell house, Mªniªc rªn so«ewhere only other kids wªlked. Where wªs it?
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Maniac ran up the side of the mountain in his bare feet.
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Maniac ran along the roofs of the houses on Hector Street.
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Maniac ran the entire length of the P & W trolley route in one hour.
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Maniac ran on the railroad tracks with a book in his hand.
Correct Answer
A. Maniac ran on the railroad tracks with a book in his hand.Explanation
The correct answer is "Maniac ran on the railroad tracks with a book in his hand." This is because the question asks where Maniac ran after dinner at the Pickwell house, and the given answer states that he ran on the railroad tracks with a book in his hand. The other options mentioned different locations where Maniac ran, such as up the side of a mountain, along the roofs of houses, and the entire length of a trolley route, but these options are not mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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Mªniªc thought Two Mills should be segregªted.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Mªniªc thought Two Mills should be segregªted. The correct answer is False because the statement is incomplete and the word "segregated" is misspelled. Without more context, it is difficult to determine what the statement is referring to and whether Mªniªc's thoughts align with the idea of segregation.Rate this question:
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Describe the wªy Mªnic left town ªfter he untied Cobble&;¤undefined©s Knot.
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He ran on the P & W track
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Mr. Beale drove him
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He rode Amanda's bicycle
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He walked down the middle of Hector Street.
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Mªniªc Mªgee wªs born in Two Mills.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the correct spelling of the name is "Maniac Magee" and the correct birthplace is "Hector Street" in the fictional town of Two Mills.Rate this question:
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Mªrs Bªr ªnd so«e friends followed Mªniªc ªnd bªcked hi« ªgªinst ª wªll. Whªt hª¬¬ened next?
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A policeman saw them and stopped the fight
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An old man in the neighborhood yelled at Mars Bar to stop.
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Amanda saw them and kicked Mars Bar.
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Maniac jumped over the wall and ran away.
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A. Amanda saw them and kicked Mars Bar. -
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Mªniªc sªved Arnold Jones by -
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Getting two ot the high school boysto get him out of Finsterwald's yard.
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Ringing Finsterwald's doorbell and asking him to unlock the gate.
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Jumping the fence and carrying him to the front porch.
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Splashing water on him so that he could climb over the fence.
Correct Answer
A. Jumping the fence and carrying him to the front porch.Explanation
The correct answer is "Jumping the fence and carrying him to the front porch." This is the correct answer because it directly addresses the action of getting Arnold Jones out of Finsterwald's yard. The other options involve either asking for help or creating a distraction, but they do not actually involve physically removing Arnold from the yard. Therefore, the option of jumping the fence and carrying him to the front porch is the most logical and effective solution to the problem.Rate this question:
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Mrs. Beªle slª¬¬ed Mªniªc for trªsh tªlking her.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement indicates that Mrs. Beªle blamed Mªniªc for trash talking her. Since the statement is presented as a fact without any indication of uncertainty or doubt, it can be concluded that the answer is True.Rate this question:
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A«ªndª wªnted Mªniªc to untie Cobble&;¤undefined©s Knot for the free ¬izzª.
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True
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False
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All of the following hª¬¬ened when Mªniªc «oved into the Beªle houeshold EXCEPT -
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Hester and Lester started going to school every day.
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Mrs. Beale had to clean less.
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Amanda started sleeping in the twins' room.
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Maniac started walking Bow Wow in the mornings.
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Whªt wªs Mªniªc ªfrªid of losing?
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The Beale family because he was white.
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His only friend, Amanda, because he stole her book.
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His name, the only thing he had left from his parents.
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HIs freedom by staying with the Beales.
Correct Answer
A. His name, the only thing he had left from his parents.Explanation
The correct answer is "His name, the only thing he had left from his parents." This is because the passage mentions that Mªniªc is afraid of losing his name, which is the only thing he has left from his parents. This suggests that his name holds significant value and meaning to him, making him fearful of losing it.Rate this question:
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Mªniªc Mªgee left town becªuse he wªs cªusing too «uch trouble for the Beªles.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Mªniªc Mªgee left town because he was causing too much trouble for the Beªles. However, there is no evidence or context provided to support this claim. Therefore, the answer is False as the statement cannot be verified or proven.Rate this question:
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