Characters
Who does Maniac live with after leaving the Beales?
Grayson
Why does Maniac leave the Beales’ house?
He doesn’t want the family to suffer because of him.
What neighborhood and street do the Beales live in?
East End on Sycamore street
What does Maniac crave most in life?
A home / family
What holiday meal do Maniac and Grayson share?
Thanksgiving
What did Grayson used to do for a living?
A minor league baseball pitcher
Where does Maniac end up living after he runs away from the Beales?
In the buffalo pen at the zoo.
where does Maniac meet Grayson?
Grayson finds him outside the Buffalo pen fence at the zoo after he fell
How does Maniac challenge the prejudices of Two Mills?
By living with and caring for people on both sides of town, ignoring the racial barrier
Where did Maniac get all his books from?
He bought the used books at the Library that they didn't want anymore
True or false: Maniac helps Grayson learn to write.
false
What does Maniac do in the middle of working on Cobble's knot?
he takes a nap
What does Grayson fix up for Maniac to live in?
An equipment/storage room
How does Maniac show kindness to Grayson?
He teaches him to read.
What was Grayson most proud of in his baseball career?
Striking out Willie Mays once
What did Maniac write on the door after Thanksgiving with Grayson?
his new address (101) Bandshell Boulevard
What was written on the Beales' house?
Fishbelly Go home
What is the name of Mr. Cobble's pizza shop?
Cobble's corner
what theme is shown when Maniac lives with Grayson, who teaches him baseball while Maniac teaches him to read?
friendship or the power of learning
what was the firs book Grayson could read cover to cover?
The Little Engine that Could
Who catches the 73-yard TD pass at the Thanksgiving football game?
James "Hands" Down
What does Amanda say that makes Maniac sad and that she immediately regrets?
That he can't get a library card without an address
What happens in the East End and West End that makes Maniac feel stuck between them?
There’s a strong racial divide; he doesn’t fully belong in either place.
What lesson does Maniac’s story teach about family?
Family isn’t just who you’re born with—it’s who loves and accepts you.
What does Grayson have to do in order to "pay" for the meal he thought he was getting for free?
wash the dishes