Freak the Mighty - Chapters 1 & 2

Chapter 1 and 2


1. Who is telling the story?
2. Why is Max given the nickname of Kicker while in day care?
3. Why do you think Max feels that “hug stuff” is a “rotten lie”?
4. When has Max previously seen the person who later pairs up with him to become “Freak the Mighty”?
5. What opinion do you think Max has of himself as the story begins? Why do you think he feels this way?
6. With whom does Max live? Why?
7. What happens on the first day of July in Max’s neighborhood?
8. What is Max’s impression of Kevin after their first encounter in front of the duplex?