31 pages 1 hour read

Beverly Cleary

Muggie Maggie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990

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Essay Topics

1.

Why does Maggie refuse to write in cursive? What does this tell the reader about her character?

2.

Identify three of Maggie’s character traits. What kind of thoughts, feelings, or actions in the story reveal these traits? Explain with specific examples.

3.

How do Maggie’s parents try to encourage her to write in cursive? Does the novel suggest that this is a good approach? Explain.