Maniac Magee
Part III
Chapter 33 – 35
Chapter 33
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Explain what it means to be a “stunned and solitary wanderer.”
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Explain what few items Maniac took from the bandshell. Describe what you believe was the most important item to Maniac.
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Explain why you think Jeffrey kept crossing the bridge over the Schuylkill River.
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Define careening.
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Explain what is meant by soup kitchen.
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Explain the one thing Jeffrey absolutely would NOT do to survive.
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Explain Valley Forge. Internet research is a good idea here. Don’t overdo though. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
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Explain why “He lay there all night and all the next day.” (page 123)
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Define gaunt.
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Explain why “No one else would orphan him.”( page 123) THINK DEEPLY
Chapter 34
11. Explain the figure language used in the following, "January slipped an icy finger under his collar and down his back." (page 125)
12. Explain where Missing Tooth and Screecher were headed when "Meatball" met them.
13. Explain "Maniac's stomach rasped against itself." (126)
14. Explain what Russel thought Jeffrey might really be instead of a kid.
15. Explain how Jeffrey convinced the boys to head back to Two Mills.
16. Explain what Jeffrey ate while the boys ate their free pizza.
17. Explain why Jeffrey couldn't just run away from the boys.
Chapter 35
18. Define Lambasting. (page 129)
19. Define Smithereens. (page 129)
20. How did Maniac respond, when Russel and Piper started laughing at John McNabb?
21. Explain what Jeffrey was talking about when he mentioned "The secret pitch." (page 130)
22. Describe the McNabb's home in detail.
23. Explain the relationship between John McNabb and his father.
24. Compare and Contrast the McNabb family and the Beal family. Use details from the book to support your answer.
25. Take a minute to compare Russell and Piper with Hester and Lester.