Freak the Mighty

Max thinks he’s not smart, but his attitude changes. Name two things that cause this change and explain why they have this effect.

Describe three things that Freak does to work around his disability. Which of the three do you think is the most powerful, and why?

List two ways Max is helpful to Freak and two ways Freak is helpful to Max.

The kids in English class taunt Max and Freak, but Freak converts them into friendly supporters. How does he do this?

Why is Freak so fascinated with robots and King Arthur’s knights? 

For Christmas, Freak gives Max a hand-written dictionary of Freak’s favorite words with silly definitions. Why is this a good gift for Max? 

Why does Max’s dad kidnap him? What must Max do to escape his dad’s clutches?

When he learns at the hospital that Freak has died, Max becomes upset and combative, and he breaks a door. Why does he react this way?