Character
Where does Maniac Magee live at the beginning of the story?
With his aunt and uncle in Hollidaysburg
What is Maniac Magee's real name?
Jeffrey Lionel Magee
What happens to Grayson during the story?
He dies
What special talent does Maniac demonstrate that amazes everyone?
His speed in running
What happens to Maniac's parents?
They die in a trolley accident
How does Mars Bar Thompson change by the end of the story?
He becomes friends with Maniac
What does Maniac do to Mars Bar's birthday cake?
He unties the knot in the cake's frosting
Who is Amanda Beale?
A girl who shares her books with Maniac
What does Maniac do that helps bring the East End and West End together?
Plays baseball with kids from both sides
What is significant about Cobble's Knot?
It's an impossible-to-untie knot
What does Grayson teach Maniac?
How to read
What sport does Maniac excel at besides running?
Baseball
What is the significance of 101 Cobble Street?
It's where the knot is located
Which family takes Maniac in after he leaves the Beales?
The Pickwells
What does Maniac carry with him throughout most of the story?
A book