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Why does Loretta Lee call Kevin's dad a magician?
He left Kevin and Gwen shortly after Kevin was born (he heard the words "birth defect").
When Kenny Kane came to kidnap Max, where did he find him?
In the down under
What scene is the climax of the book?
Loretta Lee tries to rescue Max and Kenny chokes her. Freak saves Max and Max then saves them both.
What explanation does Dr. Spivak give Max as to why Kevin would “lie” about the surgery?
everybody needs something to hope for
Define Character vs. Self conflict
a conflict within the character’s own mind/heart. He/she may struggle to make the right decision, with how to feel about a person or situation, with fear, with trying to find a true identity.
Why does Iggy suddenly want Max and Kevin out of their apartment at the end of chapter 11?
He does not want to get in trouble with Kenny Kane. Iggy was messing with Maxwell.
How does the author foreshadow Kenny Kane's return?
- Change in setting/mood
- Talks about Kenny Kane possibly getting out of prison, him wanting to see Max, etc.
How was Max ultimately rescued from the burned-out building?
Kevin sprayed Kenny Kane in the eyes with soap, vinegar, and curry powder
Why does Grim say that Max should count himself lucky at the end of the book?
Because most people go through their whole life and don't have a friend like Kevin
Define Character vs. Nature conflict
The main character fights to endure or overcome forces of nature. He or she may struggle to survive harsh elements, navigate through a disaster, or meet his or her basic needs. Stories with this type of conflict may occur in the wilderness often, but they can occur in urban settings too.
When Freak chokes on the chop suey, what does Maxwell do?
He tries to get help by jumping up and down.
Kenny said that Max is like a chip off the old block. What did he mean?
Max looks just like him
What change did Grim and Gram make after Max escaped from Killer Kane?
Max has to sleep upstairs so Gram can keep checking that he is safe.
What does Loretta mean when she says "Nothing is a drag kid?"
Doing nothing with your life is not good for you (answers may vary)
Identify a Character vs. Self conflict in Ch. 11-25
Maxwell vs. Himself
Freak vs. his disability
At the end of chapter 13, Mrs. Addison says to Max, “You’re going to be okay, Maxwell. I am sure of it now.” Why does she feel this way?
Maxwell puts the feelings and needs of others above his own and not sit in his own sadness. When she says that Maxwell had quite a day, he deflects it and says that Freak is the one who had quite a day.
Why did Kenny take Max to the New Testaments?
Iggy told him about an empty apartment that he could hide out in.
What does Kevin ask Max to do when Max visits him in the hospital?
To write down their adventures in a blank book.
How do the boys overcome or deal with all of the conflicts and obstacles they are facing in the book?
They work together and support each other.
Identify a Character vs. Nature conflict in Ch. 11-25
Freak vs. his disability (more specifically, dying because of it).
How does Kevin and Max end up in the same “smart classes” at school?
Kevin, Gwen, and Grim talk to the school and demands that they be in the same classes. This allows Kevin to help Max in school.
Why did Kenny Kane tie up Max?
He said he could not trust Max yet and that he did not want him to run away.
What prompts Max to return to being “kicker”?
Max sees the nurses crying about Freak because he passed away.
What is a theme of the book?
Answers may vary
Identify a Character vs. Character conflict in Ch. 11-25
- Maxwell and Freak vs. Kenny Kane
- Maxwell and Freak vs. Iggy and Loretta etc.