The mouse and the motorcycle by beverly cleary
Week 8: Review & Reflection — Looking Back on Ralph's Journey
Review the full text of The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary.
Previewing Week 8 of The mouse and the motorcycle
Read 3 of 8 discussion questions below. Unlock the complete 8-week guide when you’re ready.
Now that you've traveled the whole road with Ralph — from his restless life behind the knothole to his brave quest for the aspirin to that final bittersweet goodbye — take some time to look back at the whole journey.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Which moment in the book stayed with you most? Was it funny, scary, sad, or surprising? Why did that particular moment stick?
2.How did Ralph change from the beginning of the book to the end? Name at least two or three specific ways he grew as a character. What do you think was the single most important thing that changed him?
3.Keith is generous, patient, and trusting throughout the story — sometimes remarkably so. Do you think Keith changed over the course of the book as well, or was he the same person at the end as at the beginning? What evidence from the story supports your answer?