Freak the Mighty Chapter 17 Onwards | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Chp 20: How does Freak the Mighty return in this chapter?

Freak helps Max escape from his father

Chp 20: How does Freak rescue Max?

With a squirt gun filled with sulfuric acid (soap and vinager and curry powder. He squirts Kenny in his eyes burning them.

Chp 20: What does Kenny try to do to Max in this chapter?

He tries to strangle Max.

Chp 20: What is different about the way Max speaks when tell his father that he know he killed his mum.

Max is confidence. He speaks normally without slang or allusions. His words are clear and easy to understand.

Chp 20: How old was Max when his mum was killed?

4 years old

Chp 20: What does Max say to his Dad? Why does he say it at that time?

That he saw his mum being killed. Kenny is trying to kill Loretta just like he killed Max's mum

Chp 19: Who helps Max? Why?

Iggy and Loretta. They don't think its right for Kenny to kidnap and tie up his own kid. He's changed from what they remember. The police are everywhere

Does Kenny trust Max? How do we know?

He ties Max to his waist when he sleeps, he gags and ties up Max when he leaves him alone.

In chapter 19, where does Max's dad take him? Why?

To an old apartment in the basement of the tenements to hid from the police.

Chp 19: What does Kenny Kane want from Iggy?

A form a transportation (car) and small firearm (gun)

How does Iggy refer to Freak?

The crippled up kid

Why do the police go to Iggy's place?

Freak told them that Max might be there.

"The blue lights drive by." What is the 'blue lights' a reference to? Why does the author use this words?

The police and the flashing lights. Its slang adding to the mood of the scene, drawing the reader in

What is Kenny's plan to make money?

They will get a bus and Kenny will say that he is a preacher. Max will collect money.

What class do Iggy and Loretta belong to? How do we know? How is this an example of show and don't tell?

Lower class. They live in the 'testaments'. Their house is dirty and unkept, Lorette is always smoking. The author never explicitly states they are poor.

What season is it? How do we know?

Winter because there is snow on the ground and it is Christmas

What does Kenny Kane swear to on the bible?

That he didn't kill Max's mum

Who are the geezers according to Kenny Kane?

Grim and Gram. Geezer = Old person

How does Kenny Kane describe himself in chapter 17?

A big softy who cries in sad films. Misunderstood because of his mean appearance. Victimised by others

What does Max's dad say that he sent Max in the old lady's house?

He never killed anyone. He had sent Max presents and letters from prison.

Where does Max's Dad take him? Why?

To an old lady's house to hide because he has kidnapped Max