Maniac Magee Part I Comprehension Test

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This comprehension test is on questions from Part I of Maniac Magee.

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1.

What did Mr. Cobble sell at Cobble Corner?
- A.
  
  Sandwiches
- B.
  
  Puppies
- C.
  
  Ropes
- D.
  
  Pizza
2.

How did Maniac get from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills?
- A.
  
  Took the bus
- B.
  
  Ran
- C.
  
  Took a train
- D.
  
  Got a ride
3.

Who is Amanda Beale?
- A.
  
  Jeffrey's long lost sister
- B.
  
  The first friend he makes in Two Mills
- C.
  
  His aunt
- D.
  
  His teacher
4.

Why did Jeffrey get out of the bed and open the front door on his first night at the Beales?
- A.
  
  He was happy to have an address
- B.
  
  He wanted to leave
- C.
  
  He heard a noise
- D.
  
  He was lost
5.

What happened to Jeffrey's parents?
- A.
  
  They ran away and abandoned him
- B.
  
  They died in a car accident
- C.
  
  They died in a train accident
- D.
  
  The moved to another city
6.

Who did Jeffrey live with after his parents' death?
- A.
  
  The Beales
- B.
  
  The Finsterwallies
- C.
  
  His step parents
- D.
  
  Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot
7.

What food is Jeffrey allergic to?
- A.
  
  Krimpets
- B.
  
  Spaghetti
- C.
  
  Mars bar
- D.
  
  Pizza
8.

Who is the author of Maniac Magee?
- A.
  
  Katherine Patterson
- B.
  
  Rick Riordan
- C.
  
  Jerry Spinelli
- D.
  
  Shel Silverstein
9.

Why did Jeffrey win a pizza certificate?
- A.
  
  He won a race.
- B.
  
  He ate the most pizza.
- C.
  
  He saved Mr, Cobble's dog
- D.
  
  He untied Cobble's Knot
10.

Why did the Cobras stop chasing Jeffrey at Hector St.?
- A.
  
  They were tired and out of breath
- B.
  
  There was a vicious dog on the street
- C.
  
  They lost Jeffrey
- D.
  
  Hector St is the divider between East End and West End
11.

Why did Amanda kick Mars Bar?
- A.
  
  He tore a page from her book.
- B.
  
  He kicked her first
- C.
  
  It was an accident
- D.
  
  He kicked her brother and sister
12.

Why was it awkward living with Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot?
- A.
  
  They stayed up too late
- B.
  
  They were always hugging him.
- C.
  
  They did not speak to each other and lived separate lives.
- D.
  
  They did not speak English
13.

Who gave Jeffrey the nickname "Maniac"?
- A.
  
  Amanda
- B.
  
  Uncle Dan
- C.
  
  Mrs. Beale
- D.
  
  The townspeeople
14.

How long did it take Jeffrey to get from Hollidaysburg to Two Mills?
- A.
  
  A week
- B.
  
  A month
- C.
  
  Two years
- D.
  
  1 year
15.

What did Mars Bar call Jeffrey?
- A.
  
  A fish eater
- B.
  
  A jelly belly
- C.
  
  A hobo
- D.
  
  A fish belly
16.

Why did Mr. Beale turn the car around?
- A.
  
  He was lost
- B.
  
  He did not want to cross Hector St
- C.
  
  He realized Jeffrey was homeless
- D.
  
  He forgot something
17.

Who did Jeffrey have dinner with at a ping pong table?
- A.
  
  Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot
- B.
  
  The Beales
- C.
  
  The McNabs
- D.
  
  The Pickwells
18.

Who lives on the West End?
- A.
  
  The Whites
- B.
  
  The Blacks
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
19.

Where was Jeffrey staying before he went to the Beales?
- A.
  
  The Pickwells
- B.
  
  The Zoo
- C.
  
  The YMCA
- D.
  
  The library
20.

What did Mars Bar give Jeffrey a bite of?
- A.
  
  A krimpet
- B.
  
  Pizza
- C.
  
  A candy bar
- D.
  
  Some spaghetti