Literature-7th Grade Assignments

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1. Why does Gwen call?

2. There are many reasons a person might talk fast, as Gwen did when Max first arrived. Using

details from the text, infer why Gwen was speaking so fast.

3. Why do you think Max feels so uncomfortable about having dinner with Kevin and Gwen?

4. What does Freak mean when he says, “What she means is, you’re a spitting image of your old

man”?

5. Why do you think Max begins to cry as he lies down on his bed that night?

6. This chapter gives us more clues about Max’s family. Create a T-chart. On one side, list the clues

we get about Max’s family. On the other, list what you think each clue means.

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1. Why does Kevin refer to his mom as “the Fair Guinevere”?
2. Reread the passage where Kevin tells Max about how Arthur became king. Why do you think
Kevin likes this story?
3. Describe the connection Kevin makes between King Arthur’s men and today’s robots.
4. According to Kevin, what is robotics and how is it used?
5. When comparing TV to books, Kevin says, “Books are like truth serum—if you don’t read, you can’t figure out what’s real.” Explain what this means.
6. Explain why Gwen was so worried about Kevin.
7. Create a list of the ways Kevin and Max appear to be opposites.

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1. Why is Kevin waving his crutch up at the tree and trying to jump up and down? 
2. What does Max do to help? What do they end up doing? 
3.Compare and contrast how Kevin and Max describe the ornithopter.
4. Why do you think Kevin isn't embarrassed to have Max pulling him in the wagon? 
5. Explain why Chapter 3 is entitled "American Flyer."
6. This chapter describes the beginning of a friendship between Kevin and Max, a friendship they both need. Why do you think the characters aren't eager to begin a friendship if they both need a friend?

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