So that they would not forget to take action on the topic, or forget about the topic entirely. Hope this helps!
Answer:
1. It is a superstition.
2. It is unusual for Max to be in Freak's class because Max's learning disabled and usually in classes for students with learning disabilities
Strange enough, I just read this in my class(I'm going into 7th grade)! Great book.
Happy reading!
--Applepi101
Woof woof bark. Fuzzy slobbering creature. Arff sounds like bark. Bark sound barn. Sheep dog. Sheep. Bwahhhh