Question 1

What is the superhero name of the main character in the text?

Accepted Answer

Maverick Falconer

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Captain Courage

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Mighty Mouse

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Super Sneezer

Question 2

What unusual allergy does Maverick have?

Accepted Answer

He is allergic to his hamster, Freddy.

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Dust allergies

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Peanut allergies

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Milk allergies

Question 3

How did Maverick injure his ankle?

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He twisted it during a three-legged race.

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While playing soccer

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When he was chasing Freddy

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During gym class

Question 4

Who was Maverick's main antagonist in school?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Gregory Strack

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The Bee

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Johnny Something

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Jamie Thompson

Question 5

What does Maverick's father do before he dies?

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He was a military firefighter.

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He was a teacher

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He worked at a diner

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He was a police officer

Question 6

Who does Maverick rely on for support?

Accepted Answer

His Aunt Cat

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His best friend

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His hamster

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His teacher

Question 7

What did Maverick bring to school for show-and-tell?

Accepted Answer

His hamster, Freddy

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A book

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A medal

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A toy

Question 8

What unfortunate event happens during lunch involving Nate?

Accepted Answer

Bowen bullies Nate for losing a soccer game.

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Nate gets food thrown at him

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Nate yells at Bowen

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Nate wins an award

Question 9

What lesson does Maverick learn from his confrontation with The Bee?

Accepted Answer

People have their struggles and may react poorly because of them.

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Friends are more important than family

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Teachers are always right

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No one can be trusted

Question 10

What does Maverick ultimately decide to do regarding his social life?

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He seeks to help and support others despite his own struggles.

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He starts bullying others

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He avoids making friends

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He gives up on school

Question 11

What does Maverick's dad's sheriff's star symbolize for him?

Accepted Answer

A memory of his father.

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A badge of honor

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A toy he lost

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His dream to be a cop

Question 12

How does Maverick feel about his own height?

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He feels incredibly short.

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He wishes he were taller.

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He thinks he's average height.

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He is proud of his height.

Question 13

What was the challenging situation Maverick faced with Johnny, his mom's ex-boyfriend?

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Johnny was abusive towards his mother.

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Johnny ignored him

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Johnny was always drunk

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Johnny wanted to be his friend

Question 14

Why does Maverick feel he can't have friends or be invited to birthday parties?

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He fears his home situation will embarrass him.

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He is too shy to make friends.

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He doesn't like parties.

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He doesn't have good gifts to bring.

Question 15

What happens when Maverick tries to defend Nate during a confrontation?

Accepted Answer

He uses a childish insult and gets in trouble.

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He joins the soccer team.

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He wins the fight.

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He makes peace.

Question 16

What does Maverick’s mother often do that affects his home life?

Accepted Answer

She drinks alcohol frequently.

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She forgets to cook.

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She has friends over often.

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She works multiple jobs.

Question 17

What does Maverick hope to achieve by doing good deeds at school?

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He wants to make a difference and stand up against bullies.

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He hopes to get popular.

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He is seeking attention.

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He wants to impress teachers.

Question 18

How does Maverick’s relationship with Aunt Cat contrast with that of his mother?

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Aunt Cat provides support and understanding.

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Aunt Cat ignores him.

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Aunt Cat is strict.

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Aunt Cat criticizes him.

Question 19

In which grade does the protagonist start to have problems with bullies?

Accepted Answer

Sixth grade

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Third grade

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Fifth grade

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Fourth grade

Question 20

What does the protagonist’s father give him that he cherishes?

Accepted Answer

A plastic sheriff's star

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A baseball glove

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A medal

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A toy car

Question 21

Who does the protagonist call for help when he gets in trouble?

Accepted Answer

Aunt Cat

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Freddy

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Jamie

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Johnny

Question 22

What happens at the end of the story during Thanksgiving?

Accepted Answer

Johnny brings a Christmas tree

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The protagonist defeats a bully

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The protagonist gets a new bike

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The protagonist's mother comes home drunk

Question 23

What special ability does the narrator claim to have regarding money?

Accepted Answer

The narrator has the ability to repel money, as no cash ever seems to penetrate his anti-dollar force field.

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He can generate money whenever he wants.

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He can find lost money on the street.

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He can magically make money appear in his pocket.

Question 24

What action does Maverick take when he sees his mother being abused by Johnny?

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He freezes and does nothing.

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He tries to intervene physically.

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He calls for help.

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He confronts Johnny directly.

Question 25

What does Maverick do to help his mother the night she comes home after an argument with Johnny?

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He prepares some ice for her face and cleans up the broken glass.

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He cooks dinner for her.

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He makes her a drink.

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He reads her a bedtime story.

Question 26

What unexpected item does Maverick find in his locker one day?

Accepted Answer

A box of new Nike sneakers.

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A gift card.

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An old toy he thought was lost.

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A note from his mother.

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