FREAK
What was Max’s nickname in daycare? Why was he called that?
Kicker; because he kicked everyone
Explain why Chapter 3 is entitled “American Flyer?”
American Flyer is the name and brand of the wagon that Max uses to pull Kevin to his room.
How do Max and Kevin stop the gang from throwing rocks at them?
Freak whistles and a cop car comes.
Provide evidence from the text that Max and Kevin are developing a closer relationship and have learned to trust one another.
Max and Kevin start spending more time together and share personal stories.
When does Freak move into the duplex down the street from Max?
At the beginning of summer
Kevin likes the story about how Arthur became king because:
He enjoys stories about magic and bravery.
Where does “Freak the Mighty” come from?
Max and Kevin working as a team, they are no longer two people, but ONE giant entity Kevin called “Freak the Mighty”
Which of the following best explains how passages from the chapter help develop the motif of quests, knights, and the legend of King Arthur?
They describe the journey and challenges faced by the characters, highlighting themes of bravery and adventure.
Describe Max’s bedroom. How does Max feel about his bedroom? Why?
Max’s bedroom is neat, and he feels proud because he likes it organized.
When comparing TV to books, Kevin says, 'Books are like truth serum—if you don’t read, you can’t figure out what’s real.' What does this mean?
Books help people understand what is true and real.
What does Kevin mean by “a dragon isn’t really just a big slimy fire-breathing monster, it’s a symbol of nature…”?
A dragon represents the power and mystery of nature.
Max changes the words “in distress” to “causes distress” and it dramatically changes the description of Loretta Lee. What is the difference in meaning between the two sentences describing Loretta Lee?
'In distress' means Loretta Lee is experiencing trouble, while 'causes distress' means she is the source of trouble for others.
What does Max mean by “...your basic chunk of chain-link heaven”?
A ratty back yard with chain-link fencing around it
Kevin and Max appear to be opposites in which of the following ways?
Kevin is intelligent and imaginative, while Max struggles academically and is more physical.
“Dinosaurs had brains the size of peanuts and they ruled the earth for a hundred million years.” What does Kevin mean by this?
Dinosaurs were not very intelligent but still ruled for a long tim
Describe the tenements in your own words.
Tenements were crowded and poorly built apartment buildings.
Who is “the Fair Gwen”? Describe her as Max would.
Kevin's mother, who is beautiful and kind
Gwen was speaking so fast when Max first arrived because:
She was nervous or excited.
What does Freak tell Max the Medical Research building is? What is the building’s significance to Kevin?
He says it is The Experimental Bionics Unit. He will enter that lab to get a whole new body, becoming the first bionically improved human.
Iggy and Loretta knowing Killer Kane helps Kevin and Max get out of the apartment safely because:
They are afraid of Killer Kane and do not want to cross him.