What happens in Chapter 7 of Freak the Mighty?
gets stuck in the pond scum with mud up to his neck. By the time Tony D.’s buddies rescue him, Max is stuck up to his knees and cannot move away from the rocks that the gang is hurling at them. Fortunately, the police drive up at just the right time and rescue Max and Kevin.
What happens in chapter 5 of Freak the Mighty?
In Chapter 5 of Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick, Max becomes acquainted with his new friend Kevin’s mother, Gwen. The first time she saw Max, she looked scared to death and ran away with Kevin. Unsure about how to take her reaction, Max is surprised to learn that Gwen has a history with his family.
What happens in chapter 2 of Freak the Mighty?
Freak is in the middle of shouting orders when he sees Max. He demands that Max identify himself or suffer the consequences. Max thinks Freak (whose real name is Kevin, by the way) is being serious, so he sort of panics and does what any mature 13-year-old would do—he runs away.
What happened in chapter 6 of Freak the Mighty?
In chapter 6 of Freak the Mighty, Kevin and Max walk to the fireworks display at the millpond together. This is the first time Max is allowed to go without his grandparents, but they agree so Max can watch out for Kevin. During the fireworks, Max puts Kevin on his shoulders so that he can see better.
Why does Max put Kevin on his shoulders?
How does Max get the idea to carry Kevin on his shoulders? Max puts Kevin on his shoulders because Freak is short and cant see the fireworks. He gets the idea from all the parents picking there kids up and putting them on their shoulders.
How does Max feel when freak dies?
Max hates every minute, especially how people kept feeling sorry for him, as if he were the one who died. Max hates every minute, especially now that he no longer has Freak for a brain. Max is not happy, but he is trying to do his best so Freak would be proud of him.
What does Max say when freak dies?
Maxwell is devastated when Freak dies. When Maxwell sneaks back to the hospital the morning after he talks to Freak for the last time, he does not know that his little friend has died. When he finally realizes the truth, he “just go(es) nuts”.
Who comes downstairs to Max?
Loretta, despite her alcoholism and subservience to Iggy, a gang boss, is sympathetic towards Max because of his low station in life.
Why is walking to the hospital without Kevin no fun for Max?
Why does Max walk to the hospital? He knows Kevin probably feels badly about having to go to the hospital on his birthday and wants to cheer him up.
What gift did Kevin give Max when he was in the hospital?
blank book
Why is Max afraid of growing up?
He doesn’t want to become like his father. Why is Max afraid of growing up? Freak says, “Remembering is just an invention of the mind.”
What is really in the squirt gun?
He’s holding a squirt gun which he tells Killer Kane is full of sulfuric acid. It isn’t really, of course; it’s a mixture of vinegar and curry powder. In any case, the savage brute makes a move and Freak squirts the mixture straight into his eyes, allowing Max to make good his escape.
Why does Iggy let Max and freak leave without messing with them?
Why does Iggy let Max and Freak leave without messing with them? He did not want Gwen to come looking for Max and Freak. He did not want any trouble with the cops. He likes Max and feels sorry for Freak.
Is Max allowed to see Kevin?
Max is not allowed to visit Kevin the first day of his hospital stay, but Max is too antsy to sit still. He walks several miles to the hospital, noticing how different it feels to walking without Kevin. Max misses the swimming pools turning into moats while the houses become castles.
How does Max find out what happened to Kevin?
Hover for more information. A few months after saving Max from his murderous father, Kevin has a seizure while celebrating at his 13th birthday party. In the hospital, Kevin gives Max a blank book for him to write in, but on his next visit, Max discovers that Kevin has died.
Where does Max go when his emotions get overwhelmed?
What does Maxwell do when he is feeling stressed out? He goes underneath his bed.
How does Max help Kevin?
In an effort to help Max to believe in himself, Kevin appoints himself as Max’s tutor. First, Kevin introduces Max to the dictionary and shows him how to look up words that he doesn’t understand. Then, because Maxwell helps Kevin by traveling on his shoulders, they are allowed to go to the smart classes together.
What truth does Max learn about Kevin?
As Max gets to know him better, he finds out that Kevin was raised by his beautiful, single mother, the Fair Gwen of Air. Kevin’s father left when he found out that Kevin had a birth defect.
Why does Kevin go to the hospital?
Kevin eventually leads Max to a new building added to the back of the hospital that has “MEDICAL RESEARCH” written on the door. Later on, Kevin is rushed to the hospital after having a seizure during his birthday party and tragically dies.