Characters
The main character and narrator of the story?
Who is Max
What is the central theme of "Freak the Mighty" that drives the plot in the early chapters?
What is Friendship and the power of imagination
What is the term used in the book to describe the main character's condition, which makes him larger and taller than most kids his age?
Gigantism
The nickname given to the large, strong, and somewhat slow-witted character in the story?
Who is Mighty (max)
What significant event takes place in the beginning of the story that brings Max and Kevin (Freak) together as friends?
Max saves Kevin from a group of bullies who are tormenting him.
In the story, Kevin (Freak) uses a unique word to describe the way he and Max work together. What is this word, and what does it mean?
symbiotic
What is the name of Max's grandparents who take care of him?
Who are Grim and Gram
What adventure do Max and Kevin embark on in Chapter 6, which involves a pond and a quest for treasure?
They go on a quest to retrieve Kevin's ornithopter from the pond, which they believe holds "treasure."
What is the term used to describe Kevin's condition, which affects his physical growth and mobility?
Morquio syndrome
What is the tragic event in Max's past that has left him emotionally scarred and reluctant to speak?
What was the murder of his mother by his father, Kenny Kane.
In Chapter 5, Kevin (Freak) introduces Max to a medieval quest story. What is the name of this story, and how does it relate to the novel's themes?
The story is "The Quest for the Holy Grail." It relates to the novel's themes of friendship and imagination because Max and Kevin see their adventures through the lens of chivalry and knights.
In the novel, Kevin often uses a complex vocabulary. What is the word he uses to describe his condition as "lame" to Max, and what does it mean?
physiologically impaired
Who is the author of the book "Freak the Mighty" and what inspired him to write the story?
The author is Rodman Philbrick, and he was inspired to write the story after seeing a boy in a wheelchair and imagining what it would be like if that boy had a brilliant mind.
In the early chapters, why is Kevin (Freak) so interested in robotics and technology, and how does this interest influence the plot?
Kevin's interest in robotics is due to his physical disability. He uses his intelligence and imagination to build a robot suit that he hopes will allow him to walk. This invention becomes a significant plot point as the story progresses.
What is the literary term for the technique where a word or phrase is repeated for emphasis? This technique is used several times in the book.
Repetition or Anaphora (used for emphasis and emotional impact in the novel).