Put the number of the meaning of the word on the blank in front of the word.
Mouse and Motorcycle Test
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle
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____agitated: adj.
____associate: v. ____baseboard: n. ____bellboy: n. ____chromium: n. ____cower: v. ____croquet: n. ____cunning: adj. ____despair: n. ____detour: n. ____devour: v. ____dignity: n. ____din: n. ____dreadful: adj. ____exhaust: v. ____exhilarated: adj. ____exterminated: v. ____flaw: n. ____foolhardy: adj. ____fragrance: n. ____generous: adj. ____grimly: adv. ____hamper: v. ____incinerator: n. ____incredulous: adj. |
____jauntily: adv. ____misery: n. ____mislay: v. ____momentum: n. ____nuisance: n. ____pandemonium: n. ____pilfering: v. ____predicament: n. ____quiver: v. ____reckless: adj. ____remorseful: adj. ____reunion: n. ____scurrying: v. ____sparingly: adv. ____steadfast: adj. ____switchboard: n. ____tactless: adj. ____tantalizing: adj. ____tip: n. ____tourist: n. ____threadbare: adj. ____threshold: n. ____vacancy: n. ____venturing: v.
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1.A hotel worker who carries travelers' luggage. 2.A game in which players use mallets to hit balls through metal wickets. 3.An opening. 4.Frightening; very unpleasant. 5.Worn down; shabby. 6.Hopelessness. 7.A hard, shiny, metallic element used to harden steel and protect it from corrosion. 8.With self-confidence and ease. 9.A furnace used for burning garbage to ashes. 10.Feeling regret for past sins. 11.Going on an adventure; taking a risk. 12.A person who travels for pleasure. 13.A difficult or troublesome situation. 14.To misplace. 15.To cringe in fear. 16.To shake, vibrate or tremble. 17.The quality of being worthy of respect. 18.The entrance to a house, room or building. 19.Force of movement of a physical object or course of events. 20.Invigorated; simulated. 21.A wooden board forming the base of something. 22.Unselfish in giving or sharing. 23.Showing or feeling disbelief. 24.To join together as partners. 25.To eat hungrily or ravenously. 26.Careless; without caution. 27.To drain of strength or energy. 28.A regular gathering of relatives, friends or associates. 29.Stealing. 30.Inconsiderate; blunt; rude. 31.Reckless; foolishly bold. 32.A sweet or pleasant scent. 33.Wild uproar; chaos. 34.Disturbed; emotionally excited. 35.Eliminate by totally destroying. 36.Economically; in a limited way. 37.Moving quickly. 38.A machine with instruments necessary for completing telephone 39.circuits manually. 40.Steady; unchanging. 41.Great unhappiness. 42.Shrewd; sly. 43.Sternly; severely 44.A route taken when the main route is closed or blocked. 45.A loud, steady noise 46.Something that causes trouble. 47.A small gift given in exchange for a service. 48.A break or crack that spoils the perfection of something. 49.A large basket that usually has a cover. 50.Teasing with something that is desired but out of reach. |
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
Chapter 1
3. Why does Mr. Gridley refuse to leave the Mountain View Inn?
Chapter 2
1. Is this story fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Chapter 3
1. Why does Ralph feel remorseful?
Chapter 4
1. Describe Keith's reaction to seeing Ralph for the first time. Would you have
reacted the same way? Why?
Chapter 5
4. How is Ralph able to make the motorcycle run?
Chapter 6
4. Describe Ralph's home and family.
Chapter 7
2. Why is Ralph filled with remorse at the loss of Keith's motorcycle?
Chapter 8
3. What gift does Keith give to Ralph?
Chapter 9
3. Describe the relationship between Ralph and Keith.
Chapter 10
1. Why do the mice have to depend on Keith for food?
Chapter 11
1. Why is Ralph's family upset about his search for an aspirin?
Chapter 12
1. Describe Ralph's plan to bring the aspirin to Keith.
Chapter 13
2. What was your favourite part of the book? Why?