Maniac Magee Part I Comprehension Test
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Who is Amanda Beale?
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Jeffrey's long lost sister
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The first friend he makes in Two Mills
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His aunt
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His teacher
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This comprehension test is on questions from Part I of Maniac Magee.
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Why was it awkward living with Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot?
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They stayed up too late
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They were always hugging him.
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They did not speak to each other and lived separate lives.
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They did not speak English
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A. They did not speak to each other and lived separate lives.Explanation
Living with Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot was awkward because they did not speak to each other and lived separate lives. This suggests that there was a lack of communication and connection between them, creating an uncomfortable living environment.Rate this question:
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How did Maniac get from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills?
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Took the bus
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Ran
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Took a train
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Got a ride
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A. RanExplanation
Maniac got from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills by running.Rate this question:
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Why did Amanda kick Mars Bar?
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He tore a page from her book.
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He kicked her first
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It was an accident
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He kicked her brother and sister
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A. He tore a page from her book.Explanation
Amanda kicked Mars Bar because he tore a page from her book.Rate this question:
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Who is the author of Maniac Magee?
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Katherine Patterson
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Rick Riordan
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Jerry Spinelli
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Shel Silverstein
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A. Jerry SpinelliExplanation
Jerry Spinelli is the author of Maniac Magee. This information can be found in the given options.Rate this question:
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What food is Jeffrey allergic to?
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Krimpets
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Spaghetti
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Mars bar
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Pizza
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A. PizzaExplanation
Jeffrey is allergic to pizza.Rate this question:
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What did Mr. Cobble sell at Cobble Corner?
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Sandwiches
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Puppies
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Ropes
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Pizza
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A. PizzaExplanation
Mr. Cobble sold pizzas at Cobble Corner.Rate this question:
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Who did Jeffrey live with after his parents' death?
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The Beales
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The Finsterwallies
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His step parents
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Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot
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A. Uncle Dan and Aunt DotExplanation
After Jeffrey's parents' death, he lived with his Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot.Rate this question:
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Why did the Cobras stop chasing Jeffrey at Hector St.?
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They were tired and out of breath
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There was a vicious dog on the street
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They lost Jeffrey
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Hector St is the divider between East End and West End
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A. Hector St is the divider between East End and West EndExplanation
The Cobras stopped chasing Jeffrey at Hector St. because Hector St. is the divider between East End and West End. This suggests that the Cobras were only chasing Jeffrey within a specific area, and once he crossed over to the other side of Hector St., they were no longer able to pursue him.Rate this question:
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What did Mars Bar give Jeffrey a bite of?
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A krimpet
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Pizza
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A candy bar
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Some spaghetti
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A. A candy barExplanation
Mars Bar gave Jeffrey a bite of a candy bar.Rate this question:
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Why did Jeffrey win a pizza certificate?
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He won a race.
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He ate the most pizza.
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He saved Mr, Cobble's dog
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He untied Cobble's Knot
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A. He untied Cobble's KnotExplanation
Jeffrey won a pizza certificate because he untied Cobble's Knot.Rate this question:
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Who gave Jeffrey the nickname "Maniac"?
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Amanda
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Uncle Dan
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Mrs. Beale
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The townspeeople
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A. The townspeeopleExplanation
The correct answer is the townspeople. The question asks who gave Jeffrey the nickname "Maniac." Since the townspeople refers to the collective residents of the town, it implies that it was a nickname given by multiple individuals in the community rather than a specific person like Amanda, Uncle Dan, or Mrs. Beale.Rate this question:
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What did Mars Bar call Jeffrey?
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A fish eater
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A jelly belly
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A hobo
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A fish belly
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A. A fish bellyExplanation
Mars Bar called Jeffrey a fish belly. This term is likely used as an insult, implying that Jeffrey has a protruding belly like a fish. It could be a way of mocking his appearance or suggesting that he is overweight.Rate this question:
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Why did Jeffrey get out of the bed and open the front door on his first night at the Beales?
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He was happy to have an address
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He wanted to leave
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He heard a noise
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He was lost
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A. He was happy to have an addressExplanation
Jeffrey getting out of bed and opening the front door on his first night at the Beales indicates that he was happy to have an address. This suggests that he was excited and grateful to have a place to call his own, and he wanted to celebrate this milestone by embracing his new home.Rate this question:
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Why did Mr. Beale turn the car around?
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He was lost
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He did not want to cross Hector St
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He realized Jeffrey was homeless
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He forgot something
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A. He realized Jeffrey was homelessExplanation
Mr. Beale turned the car around because he realized Jeffrey was homeless. This suggests that Mr. Beale had a change of heart or felt compassion towards Jeffrey's situation, prompting him to go back and help him.Rate this question:
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Who lives on the West End?
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The Whites
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The Blacks
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Option 3
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Option 4
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A. The WhitesExplanation
The correct answer is "The Whites" because the question asks who lives on the West End, and the answer provided is "The Whites". This implies that the Whites are the ones who live on the West End.Rate this question:
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Where was Jeffrey staying before he went to the Beales?
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The Pickwells
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The Zoo
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The YMCA
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The library
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A. The ZooExplanation
Jeffrey was staying at The Zoo before he went to the Beales.Rate this question:
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What happened to Jeffrey's parents?
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They ran away and abandoned him
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They died in a car accident
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They died in a train accident
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The moved to another city
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A. They died in a train accidentExplanation
The correct answer is that Jeffrey's parents died in a train accident.Rate this question:
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Who did Jeffrey have dinner with at a ping pong table?
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Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot
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The Beales
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The McNabs
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The Pickwells
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A. The PickwellsExplanation
Jeffrey had dinner with The Pickwells at a ping pong table.Rate this question:
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How long did it take Jeffrey to get from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills?
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A week
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A month
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Two years
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1 year
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A. 1 yearExplanation
Jeffrey took 1 year to get from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills.Rate this question:
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