Maniac Magee
Part II
Chapter 25
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Explain what is meant by “frayed weariness.” (page 91)
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Explain why “Pitcher” – the word- was “fresh and robust.” (page 92)
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Explain the first story Grayson told Jeffrey about the Blue Star restaurant. Why was in important enough to share with Jeffrey. (page 93)
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Explain how Grayson explained to his boss that a kid was with him during his shift as a handyman at the zoo. (page 93)
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List the many jobs and tasks Jeffrey did with Grayson at the zoo.
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Explain what the word “sleazy” means when Grayson uses it to describe hotels, buses, stadiums fans, and water buckets. (94)
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Explain the saddest story Grayson told Jeffrey about the scout and the Toledo Mud Hens. (page 94).
Chapter 26
8. Explain what made listening to Grayson’s stories better for Jeffrey.
9. Explain what is meant by the following, “With a ball in his hand, the park handyman became a professor.” (page 97)
10. Maniac went goofy over one pitch. Explain the name and what it did. (Page 97)
11. Define “whiff.” Page 97
12. Define “blarney” page 97
13. Explain why Jeffrey claims he does go to school. (page 98) “I do.”
14. Explain what Grayson askes Jeffrey to do for him.
15. Explain how you feel about Grayson’s request. Talk about whether you are surprised by it or does it seem reasonable to you. (page 99)