Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 9 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.
Ralph was feeling sad and lonely. What choices did he have? (Choose 3)
What jerked and zigzagged from the eaves of the hotel that Ralph had at one time envied?
creeper vine
barn swallows
owls
bats
What had Ralph experienced that he no longer envied the bats and owls ability to fly?
the ability to slide from one pine tree to another
the speed and power of the motorcycle
the kissing sounds of the bats
the ability to see so well at night
True or False: Keith did not want to talk to Ralph anymore since he had lost his motorcycle.
false
true
True or False: Keith wanted to talk with Ralph because he might not ever have a chance to speak with a mouse again.
false
true
True or False: Keith's mom and dad tell him to use his head so he will not get into messes himself.
false
true
True or False: By the time Ralph remembered to use the hand brakes he had hit a tree and took an awful spill.
false
true
Everyone tells Keith he needs to be _____.
grateful
patient
appreciative
careful
What was Ralph’s choice for breakfast?
sausage and pancakes with syrup
bacon and toast with jelly
cereal and toast and jam
biscuits and gravy
When Ralph returned to the mousehole, his family was huddled together, squeaking with _____.
hunger
fright
sadness
excitement
What had caused problems for Ralph’s siblings and his cousins?
The housekeeper had discovered some chewed up sheets, towels, and pillowcases.
The housekeeper had seen them.
The manager had ordered some traps to be placed in certain rooms to try to catch the mice.
The manager had ordered an exterminator to be called.
What did “war on mice” mean? (Choose 3)
What choice did the mice family have, according to Uncle Lester?
to run
to hide
to flee
to fight
What was Ralph’s concern if he had to flee?
losing his friend
losing room service
starting over
losing his home
True or False: Ralph’s mother was sure they would continue to have room service after Ralph had lost Keith’s motorcycle.
false
true
True or False: Ralph knew he would flee before he had found out what happened to Keith’s motorcycle.
true
false
True or False: Ralph had a wonderful idea—keep quiet and Keith will bring room service so they will not need to scabble for food so they will not get into any poison.
false
true
How did Ralph know Keith’s family would stick around until Tuesday.
Keith would not leave until he found his motorcycle.
They were paid up until Tuesday.
Keith’s dad did not like to drive in holiday weekend traffic.
Keith’s mother would not leave until after the Fourth of July.
What was Ralph’s mother’s concern if they were going to continue with room service?
They would not be able to tip for the room service.
