Vocab
Use this quote and context clues to determine the meaning of the word "Divulge"
"..swear on your heart that the data you are about to receive will be divulged to noone"
Reveal
Why does Kevin love King Arthur and The Knights of the Round Table so much?
He uses his imagination to picture himself as King Arthur/ Knights go on Quests.
What genre is Freak the Mighty?
Realistic Fiction
What present did Freak get on his birthday?
a computer.
What is the exposition of the story?
The beginning when Max explains how he acted in daycare and first meets Freak.
What does the word "Heave" mean when used in the quote below
"I hook my hands in the storm drain grate and give it a heave but nothing happens."
To try to pull it open.
Who is the narrator in this story? What Point of View is it?
Max is telling the story; 1st person point of view
What does Freak mean on page 73 when he says “Good riddance to bad rubbish,” about his father.
He is happy that his dad is not in his life because he doesn't think he is a good person.
What does Killer Kane try to do after he kidnaps Max?
He tries to convince him that he is innocent by crying, and quoting the bible.
Use this quote to determine what the word "Injustice" means
" A great injustice was done to me, boy."
Unfair
How does Max feel about himself?
He doesn't view himself as smart; says he has no brain.
Max & Kevin go to this event together where Max puts Freak on his shoulders the first time.
4th of July fireworks at the Millpond
What is Freak playing with when Max first spies on Freak?
ornithopter/ mechanical bird
What is the climax of the story?
When Freak busts in to the tenements to save Max and Loretta
"Like a little bird fluttering around in my chest"
to move in quick, small motions.
Why does Max not like to be told that he looks just like his father?
Because everyone knows that his father is in prison and what he is there for.
Why does Max first carry Kevin on his shoulders on the Fourth of July?
To help him see the fireworks.
What big event happened on the 1st day of school with Max and Kevin?
Freak the Mighty causes a scene in English class and gets sent to the Principals office.
What clues are we given that Freak's health is declining before he goes into the hospital?
Freak has his birthday and doesn't want to eat
Freak is in the hospital and gives Max the book to write adventures in.
What does the word archetype mean from the quote below?
“Like a dragon isn’t really just a big, slimy , fire-breathing monster, it’s a symbol of nature or something,” “A dragon is the fear of the natural world,” Freak says. “An archetype of the unknown.”
An example or symbol of something.
In Chapter 23, what clue does the author give us that shows Freak will not be returning home?
He gives Max the blank book and tells him to write all their adventures down.
This is Kevin's favorite book.
The dictionary
How did Max's mom die?
She was choked by Killer Kane
What is the resolution or end of the story?
Freak dies from his heart getting too big for his body.