The Legend Begins
What is Maniac's real, government name?
On which side of Two Mills do the the White/Black families live?
The White families live on the West End of Two Mills.
The Black families live on the East End of Two Mills.
What is the prize for anyone who can untie the legendary Cobble’s Knot?
The prize for anyone who can untie the legendary Cobble's Knot is one free large pizza per week for a year.
Where is Maniac living when Grayson first finds him?
Maniac was living in the buffalo pen at the zoo when Grayson finds him.
Who is the "bad" kid from the East End who becomes Maniac’s rival?
The "bad" kid from the East End that becomes Maniac's rival is Mars Bar Thompson.
How long was Maniac’s “lost year” between leaving his aunt and uncle, and arriving in Two Mills?
Who was the first person to actually stop and talk to Jeffrey in Two Mills?
The first person to actually stop and talk to Jeffrey in Two Mills was Amanda Beale.
Where is the knot located (what kind of business)?
The know is located at Cobble's Corner, a grocery or corner store.
What was Grayson’s job before he became a park groundskeeper?
Before Grayson became a park groundskeeper, he was a minor league baseball pitcher.
What is the name of the yard that all the kids are terrified to enter?
The name of the yard that all the kids are terrified to enter is the Finsterwald's.
Why did Jeffrey leave his Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan?
Jeffrey left his Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan because they hated each other and refused to speak to one another.
What does Amanda carry in her suitcase and why?
Amanda carries her books in her suitcase to keep them safe from her younger siblings.
What did Maniac do for several minutes before he even touched the knot?
Maniac stood and stared at it for several minutes before he even touched the knot.
What major skill does Maniac teach Grayson?
A major skill that Maniac taught Grayson was how to read.
What is the building where Grayson and Maniac live together?
The building where Grayson and Maniac live together is the band shell.
Name one of the three "feats" Maniac performed on his first day in Two Mills.
One of the three "feats" that Maniac performed on his first day in Two Mills is:
1. Rescuing Arnold Jones from Finsterwald's backyard.
2. Hitting a "frogball" home run off McNab.
3. Catching a pass from Brian Denehy with one hand while holding a book.
What allergy does Maniac discover he has while living with the Beales?
Maniac discovers that he is allergic to pizza while living with the Beales.
What happened to Amanda’s Encyclopedia A while Maniac was busy untying the knot?
Amanda's Encyclopedia A was taken and shredded into confetti while Maniac was busy untying the knot.
What was the first book Grayson ever read cover-to-cover?
The first book that Grayson ever read cover-to-cover was "The Little Engine That Could"
What did Maniac do to Mars Bar’s candy bar that shocked everyone on the street?
Maniac took a bite out of Mars Bar's candy bar which shocked everyone on the street.
What did Maniac do during his school’s spring musical that started his legend?
During his school's spring musical, Maniac stood up and screamed "Talk! Talk, will ya!" at his aunt and uncle and ran away which started his legend.
Why does Maniac eventually feel he has to leave the Beale household, even though he loves them?
Even though he loves them, Maniac eventually feels that he has to leave the Beale household because he realizes that his presence is bringing trouble to their doorstep.
Describe the physical state of the knot before Maniac untied it.
The physical state of the knot before Maniac untied it was a moldy, crusty, and weather beaten ball of string that had been sitting out for years.
What gift does Grayson give Maniac for Christmas that is his most prized possession?
The gift that Grayson gives Maniac for Christmas that was his most prized possession was his old baseball glove.
What are the names of Amanda Beale’s younger siblings?
The names of Amanda Beale's younger siblings are Hester and Lester.