Freak the Mighty Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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Freak the Mighty has 26 chapters · 176 pages
Book 1 of the Freak the Mighty series
At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak with a leg disability because his, birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, When the two meet they become close friends and they figure…
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Inside the journal: 26 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What does Max tell us about himself in the first chapter, and how does it help you understand the way he sees himself?See all 26 questions ↓
About the book
At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak with a leg disability because his, birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, When the two meet they become close friends and they figure out that when they are combined they create a powerful force and team.
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Freak the Mighty questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 26 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
What does Max tell us about himself in the first chapter, and how does it help you understand the way he sees himself?
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Chapter 2
Kevin moves in next door to Max. What makes Kevin seem unusual or interesting, and what do you predict Max might learn from him?
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Chapter 3
Why is the toy bird, or ornithopter, important in this chapter? What does it help show about Kevin and Max?
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Chapter 4
When Max visits Kevin's house, how do Max and Kevin begin to see each other in a new way?
Example answer: I think Max and Kevin start to notice that they can help each other. Max sees that Kevin is very smart and brave, even though his body is small. Kevin sees that Max is not just a big scary kid like some people think. They both begin to understand that they could become friends.
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Chapter 5
The chapter title uses the phrase "spitting image." What does that phrase mean, and why might it be upsetting for Max?
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Chapter 6
How do Max and Kevin handle the problem with Tony D. and his gang? What does this show about each boy?
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Chapter 7
What changes for Max and Kevin when Kevin rides on Max's shoulders? Why do you think they like being together this way?
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Chapter 8
How do Gram and Grim react when they hear about Max and Kevin's adventure? What do their reactions tell you about their fears?
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Chapter 9
Kevin says, "Life is dangerous." What do you think he means, and how does this idea connect to his character?
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Chapter 10
How does the author make the nighttime adventure feel scary or exciting? Use details from the chapter in your answer.
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Chapter 11
How do Max and Kevin help Loretta Lee, and what does their choice show about the kind of heroes they want to be?
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Chapter 12
How do the kids at school treat Max, and how does Kevin help change the way Max feels there?
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Chapter 13
Max and Kevin go to Iggy and Loretta's apartment. Why might this place make Max nervous, and what do you learn about the adults there?
Example answer: I think Max feels nervous because Iggy and Loretta's apartment seems rough and not very safe. The adults there act strange, and Max does not know if he can trust them. I learned that Iggy and Loretta know about Max's father, which makes the visit even more uncomfortable for Max. This scene shows that Max's past still affects him.
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Chapter 14
Kevin asks Max to make a serious promise. Why do you think this promise matters to Kevin, and why might it be hard for Max?
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Chapter 15
How does Christmas change when Max's father appears? What feelings does Max seem to have in this moment?
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Chapter 16
What does Max learn or remember about his father in this chapter? How does it affect the way Max thinks about himself?
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Chapter 17
How does Killer Kane try to make Max trust him? What clues help you decide whether Max should believe him?
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Chapter 18
Why is Kevin's plan surprising in this chapter? What does it show about Kevin's courage and quick thinking?
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Chapter 19
The "Black Down Under" is an important setting in this part of the story. How does this place add danger or suspense?
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Chapter 20
How do Max and Kevin work together during the rescue? What does this show about their friendship?
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Chapter 21
In this chapter, Kevin's health becomes a serious problem. How do Max's thoughts and feelings show how much Kevin means to him?
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Chapter 22
Kevin talks about his future and the idea of a new body. Do you think he is being hopeful, imaginative, or something else? Explain your thinking.
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Chapter 23
Why does Kevin give Max an empty book? What do you think he wants Max to understand about stories and memory?
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Chapter 24
How does Max react after losing Kevin? What shows that he is dealing with grief in his own way?
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Chapter 25
Loretta tells Max that doing nothing is a drag. How does her advice help Max decide what to do next?
Example answer: Loretta's advice helps Max because it pushes him to stop hiding from his sadness. I think Max realizes that if he does nothing, he will stay stuck feeling lonely and angry. Writing in the empty book gives him a way to remember Kevin and tell their story. It also shows that Max can use his own voice.
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Chapter 26
Looking back at the whole story, how has Max changed from the beginning to the end? What helped him change the most?
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How to use this Freak the Mighty reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 26 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Freak the Mighty. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.