Before completing this activity, you must read chapter 12 of The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary!
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How did Keith respond to Ralph bringing him the aspirin?
Keith took the aspirin right away.
Keith refused to take the aspirin until his mom saw it.
Keith’s mom would not let Keith have the pill because she did not recognize it.
Keith threw the pill away before his mom could see it.
Where did Keith’s mom and dad think the aspirin had come from?
the doctor
the night clerk
the house manager
the housekeeper
True or False: Ralph’s mother liked room service since they had left Keith an aspirin for a tip.
true
false
True or False: Ralph was sure his mother would reward him by letting him go to the attic by himself now.
true
false
What was the only flaw in Ralph’s evening?
The ambulance had been lost in the shuffle now.
Keith was not feeling much better.
The motorcycle had still not been found.
Keith’s mom would not let Keith take the aspirin.
Who brought Keith another aspirin in the morning?
the nurse
the milkman
the housekeeper
the doctor
Which question did Keith’s mom NOT ask Keith after she had given him the second aspirin?
“Is your throat sore?”
“Does your stomach ache?”
“Do you want to eat something?”
“Do you hurt anywhere?”
True or False: Keith said he just felt sort of tired after taking the second aspirin.
true
false
What did Keith’s mom suggest Keith to get from room service?
orange juice
apple juice
toast
oatmeal
What did Keith want from room service?
orange juice
oatmeal
bacon, toast and jelly
soup and crackers
How did Ralph try to show Keith he was responsible?
Ralph parked his ambulance in the hallway where Keith’s parents will find it.
Ralph found Keith’s medicine and brought it to him.
Ralph found Keith’s motorcycle.
Ralph brought room service for Keith this time.
When Matt came in the room, what did he deliver to Keith? (Choose 3)
True or False: Matt had found the motorcycle in the kitchen by the wastebasket.
true
false
How did Matt feel about Ralph tearing around on the little motorcycle?
It scared him.
It angered him.
It cheered him up.
It calmed him down.
What did they all eat for lunch?
peanut butter sandwiches
hot dogs
grilled cheese
soup and crackers
Why did Ralph not sleep well that afternoon?
Ralph was kept awake by his siblings and cousins.
Ralph was not feeling well.
Ralph was worried about his future.
Ralph found himself thinking of all the opportunities on the first floor.
When Ralph returned to Keith's room that afternoon, what did Keith ask Ralph?
if he could play with his cars
if he wanted to ride his motorcycle
if he wanted to go to the first floor
if he wanted room service
True or False: Keith thought Ralph showed he was responsible and grown-up when he took care of his family.
true
false
What does Keith say is growing every day?
Keith's dad measures him every six months and marks the door jamb of their kitchen.
Keith is being more responsible every day.
Keith's mom weighs him every month and writes it on the calendar.
Keith is working harder every day to grow up.
Keith changed his mind about what is showing growth. What was his new idea about growing up?
learning things like sharing your breakfast with those that are hungry
learning things like not putting your toys away when you are done playing with them
learning things like not taking off down a steep hill on a bicycle when you aren’t used to hand brakes
learning to get along with your friends
What question did Keith suddenly asked Ralph while they were talking?
"Do you want to keep the motorcycle?"
"Do you want to move to the first floor?"
"How would you like to Disneyland with me?"
"How would you like to come with me when we leave the hotel?"
Where did Keith offer for Ralph to live?
in the kitchen cabinet
in the cage for his white mice
in the corner of his garage
in the wall of his room
True or False: Ralph was going to miss the motorcycle and Keith when Keith went home.
false
true
Keith offered for Ralph to keep the motorcycle, hoping someday he would be able to buy _____.
a new ambulance when they returned to Ohio
a new truck when they returned to Ohio
one just like it when they returned to Ohio
a big one when he grows up
Why was the grandfather clock not a good place for Ralph to keep the motorcycle?
It makes too much noise when it strikes over Ralph’s head.
It was too tall to climb up every day.
It shook all over when it was striking the hour.
It was never cleaned under and had lots of dust.
Which was NOT a reason the television was the perfect garage?
The television was just the right height for the motorcycle to slide under.
The television was not used very much.
The television was just low enough that the vacuum cleaner could not get under.
The television was quiet at night.
Keith required Ralph to get permission from his mother before he could keep the motorcycle. What was her answer?
Ralph could keep the motorcycle if he gave his siblings a ride on it.
Ralph could keep the motorcycle if he kept it put away when he was not riding it.
Ralph could keep the motorcycle if he always obeyed his mother.
Ralph could keep the motorcycle if he drove carefully and wore his helmet every time.
How did Ralph show responsibility at the end of this story? (Choose 3)
