Before completing this activity, you must read chapters 11 & 12 of Freak the Mighty.
Please answer the questions to the best of your abilities. You may click on the sound button beside each question and answer to have them read to you.

REMEMBER: When you have answered the last question, you will need to print
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1. Where are Kevin and Max going? Why?

   1.   ?    to the grocery store; to buy milk for Gwen
   2.   ?    tenements; to return the purse
   3.   ?    the library; to check out a new dictionary
   4.   ?    to school; to register for school

2. Why do you think Max is not supposed to go to the tenements?

   1.   ?    He is only allowed to go five blocks from his house without an adult.
   2.   ?    His father lives there.
   3.   ?    It is the bad part of town.

3. Why does Kevin ride on Max's shoulders instead of walking?

   1.   ?    He broke his crutches.
   2.   ?    He lost his crutches.
   3.   ?    it is easier than using his crutches and braces.

4. Why doesn't Max want to ask Kevin questions?

   1.   ?    Kevin will get out his dictionary.
   2.   ?    Kevin never knows the answers.
   3.   ?    Max feels stupid when he asks questions.

5. Why does the door to the apartment open before they can knock?

   1.   ?    A woman reaches out to get a paper.
   2.   ?    A woman lets a dog out.
   3.   ?    A child runs out of the door.

6. Who is Iggy?

   1.   ?    Iggy is Loretta's husband.
   2.   ?    It is another nickname for Max's father.
   3.   ?    He is Max's uncle.
   4.   ?    He lives next door to Loretta.

7. Fill in the Blank:
   Loretta says that the __________ has come to town.

   
   
   Check Answer
   1.   ?    tin man
   2.   ?    monster
   3.   ?    circus
   4.   ?    Easter Bunny

8. How does Loretta know Max?

   1.   ?    She is Max's aunt.
   2.   ?    Her mother is a friend of Gram.
   3.   ?    She used to live next door to Max and his grandparents.
   4.   ?    She knows his parents.

9. What does Max know about Iggy Lee?

   1.   ?    He works with Grim.
   2.   ?    He is the leader of a street gang.
   3.   ?    He is the boss of the Panheads.

10. How does Loretta Lee know about Kevin?

    1.   ?    She knows Gwen.
    2.   ?    Max's mom always talked about Kevin and Max.
    3.   ?    Her son was in his class.

11. What does Loretta want Iggy to do to Max? Why won't he?

    1.   ?    fight with him; Max's dad would get mad
    2.   ?    take him out to dinner; he doesn't have enough money
    3.   ?    teach him to play football; Max's dad would get mad

12. What do you think Iggy means by "life ain't life"?

    1.   ?    life is worthless
    2.   ?    life doesn't always last forever
    3.   ?    life is too short

13. What does Loretta say Kevin's dad was?

    
    
    Check Answer
    1.   ?    magician
    2.   ?    wrestler
    3.   ?    jerk
    4.   ?    midget

14. What is the good thing about starting school?

    1.   ?    Kevin and Max will be in the same classes.
    2.   ?    Kevin and Max receive some back to school money to spend.
    3.   ?    Kevin and Max have been bored.

15. What does Kevin think about his father?

    1.   ?    He's glad he is not around.
    2.   ?    He doesn't know anything about him.
    3.   ?    He misses him.

16. How does Kevin save the day when Max can't answer the teacher's question?

    1.   ?    He asks the teacher not to ask Max questions.
    2.   ?    He climbs up on Max's shoulders.
    3.   ?    He grabs Max and they run away.
    4.   ?    He jumps up and yells at the kids who are snickering.

17. Do Kevin and Max get in trouble? Why or Why not?

    1.   ?    No; Kevin impresses the principal.
    2.   ?    No; The teacher just laughed.
    3.   ?    Yes; Kevin and Max have to serve detention.
    4.   ?    Yes; Kevin and Max have to do community service.