VOCABULARY

1. p.15 Dim -not bright, dark

2. p.15 Sobriquet - nickname

3. p.15 Demeanor - the way someone acts or behaves

4. p. 16 Postulated- guessed or hypothesized/inference

5. p.16 Budge- make or cause to make the slightest movement

6. p.17 Fair - beautiful

7. p. 17 Quest - journey

8. p. 17 Invincible - not able to be conquered

9. p. 18 Fuming- expressing great anger

10. p.18 Ignorance- not smart

11. p. 19 Opiate- drug

12. p.19- massive - large

Discussion Questions

• 1. When Max says that his room “isn’t exactly the public library” (p. 19), what does he mean?

• 2. On page 17, Max says, “When he’s talking, you can’t take your eyes off of him.” Which word best describes Max’s feelings toward Freak in this scene?

• 3. When Max says Freak’s mother’s name incorrectly, Freak tries not to laugh. Why does he suppress his laughter?

• 4. At the end of Chapter 4, what is the most likely reason that Gwen is scared of Max?

What type of figurative language is used ?

• “ panting, like a dog does on a hot day..."

• " like it was stuck in butter ..."

• " does that make his eye blaze.."

Written Question

• Freak is obsessed with King Arthur and his knights mainly because

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