Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 4 of The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary!
Choose which answer best fits each question. When you have answered all of the questions, click the "Check Answer" button. A box will pop-up with your score. Do not close until your score is printed or reviewed by your teacher.
What woke up Ralph?
someone screamed
a cat snuck up on him
the lamp shined down on him
a knock on the door
When Keith found his motorcycle what did he notice about it?
The back wheel was broken off.
It was covered in something slimy.
The seat was twisted around.
The handlebar was bent and the paint was chipped.
True or False: Ralph was excited when he realized that Keith was talking to him.
true
false
True or False: Ralph confessed to Keith that he had ridden his motorcycle off the bedside table.
true
false
The maid burst into the room to _____.
turn down the bed
bring room service
give Keith a message
clean the room
What did Keith’s mother tell him to do?
wash his hair
go to bed
eat his supper
take a bath
After all was quiet, Keith got up to find _____ _____.
his motorcycle
his book
his snack
his flashlight
How did Ralph get out of the wastebasket?
Keith kicked the wastebasket over and dumped Ralph out.
Ralph was able to crawl out when Keith threw more trash into the basket.
Keith picked up Ralph and laid him on his bed.
He walked out with dignity and pride because Keith tipped the wastebasket over on its side.
True or False: The motorcycle continued to run when Ralph stopped making the noise.
true
false
What did Keith warn Ralph about?
the possibility of getting caught by the maid
the possibility of running out of gas
the possibility of going too fast and turning over
the possibility of getting his tail caught in the spokes
What made the motorcycle go faster?
worn carpet
less gas
slower noise
faster noise
Why did Keith think Ralph was lucky?
Ralph could run in the hall.
Ralph could eat all the crumbs.
Ralph could ride the motorcycle.
Ralph could stay up late.
Keith’s mother would not let Keith ride a _____.
motorcycle
horse
tractor
go cart
Keith encouraged _____ to continue to ride the motorcycle.
the busboy
Ralph
Matt
the maid
Ralph felt dizzy after riding the motorcycle faster and faster. Choose three ways he felt dizzy.