Maniac Magee Part I Comprehension Test

Amanda Beale is the first friend Jeffrey makes in Two Mills.

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.

Maniac got from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills by running.

Amanda kicked Mars Bar because he tore a page from her book.

Jerry Spinelli is the author of Maniac Magee. This information can be found in the given options.

Jeffrey is allergic to pizza.

Mr. Cobble sold pizzas at Cobble Corner.

After Jeffrey's parents' death, he lived with his Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot.

Mars Bar gave Jeffrey a bite of a candy bar.

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.

Jeffrey won a pizza certificate because he untied Cobble's Knot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeffrey was staying at The Zoo before he went to the Beales.

The correct answer is that Jeffrey's parents died in a train accident.

Jeffrey had dinner with The Pickwells at a ping pong table.

Jeffrey took 1 year to get from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills.