Freak the Mighty
Final Test Study Guide
Types of Questions on your test:
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Matching (characters from the story)
Multiple choice (comprehension, figurative language, conflict, plot, types of characters)
Short answer/Extended Response
Extended Response Questions
On your final test, you will have two of the following four questions. You should practice writing
responses to these questions this week. Your test directions will be: For each of the following
questions given, answer each question completely. Be sure to use examples from the story in your
response. Be sure to restate the question in your response and write in complete sentences.
1. In a complete paragraph, explain how Maxwell changed from the beginning to the end of the
novel in two different ways. To support how he changed, you must state how he was before,
and what he did after, to show how he changed. Examples must be included in your response.
4 points.
2. Do you think the resolution to the story was appropriate? Why or why not. In your response,
use specific examples to support your answer. (2 points)
3. Throughout our story, Max changes. This change is recognized in him by different characters
along the way. Choose two characters that recognize Max is changing and state how they saw
him changing in a positive way. Your response should include specific examples from the
book. 4 points.
4. At the end of the book, Loretta tells Max, “Nothing is a drag, kid. Think about it.” This causes
Max to change in one big way by writing his book. What is the most significant change shown
by Max through writing the story? Why is that the most significant change? 2 points.
Characters for the matching section
To prepare for this part of the test, you should write down as many short statements to help you
remember each of the characters listed below. The more you have, the better prepared you will be.
1. Max
8. Loretta
2. Kevin
9. Kenny Kane (Killer Kane)
3. Grim
10. Dr. Spivak
4. Gram
11. Max’s mother
5. Gwen
12. Mrs. Addison
6. Tony D
13. Freak the Mighty
7. Iggy
Multiple Choice—Story questions and literature elements
As always, be able to know examples of metaphor, simile, personification and hyperbole.
Conflict—Know what the types of conflict are (internal and external) and examples of both. Use your
plot handout and conflict notes that we covered this week to help you with these questions.
Example of Internal Conflict: _______________________________________________________
Example of External Conflict: ______________________________________________________
Example of Person V. Person Conflict: _______________________________________________
Example of Person V. Self Conflict: __________________________________________________
Main Conflict in Freak the Mighty: ___________________________________________________
Types of Characters—You should be able to identify characters for each of the following character
types. Write the names of the characters who fall into that category on the line provided.
Static: _________________________________________________________________________
Dynamic: ______________________________________________________________________
Flat: __________________________________________________________________________
Round: ________________________________________________________________________
Point of View—Know which point of view the story is being told from, and which character narrates
the novel.
Novel Questions—you should know the responses to each of these questions.
What happens to Kenny Kane at the end of the novel?
Which characters save Max? How do they save him?
What happens on Kevin’s birthday? How does Max respond?
What happens to Kevin at the end of the book? How does Max respond?
How does Max show respect for Kevin at the end of the book? Who helps him to do this?
Multiple Choice—Plot
You will be given a plot diagram. You will have to identify the five parts to plot (fill-in). Then, you will
have seven multiple choice questions, asking you which part of the plot segments from the story are
in. For example, learning about who Max lives with would be part of the exposition. Therefore, you
should review your plot handout we will go through in class, as well as the events we covered in
class.