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ABOUT THE BOOK
NO SPOILERSRalph is a mouse who lives beneath the grandfather clock in the Mountain View Inn, and his most prized possession is a tiny red motorcycle that he rides through the lobby at night. But when his noisy relatives crowd the lobby and threaten his friend Matt's job, Ralph makes a quick decision: he hops into Ryan Bramble's coat pocket and goes to school. At Irwin J. Sneed Elementary School, Ralph discovers both a thrilling hallway perfect for racing and a serious problem when his teacher, Miss K, announces that he will be the star of a Great Mouse Exhibit and must prove his intelligence by running a maze in front of the whole class.
Free Battle of the Books questions for Ralph S. Mouse
SPOILERSEvery one of these has the same answer, and that is the point. In a real battle the question is read aloud with a dozen other books in play, and students have a few seconds to place it. Here is what a battle might ask about Ralph S. Mouse. Use them as a quiz, a trivia round, or BOTB practice.
Where in the book they come from
- Early in the book
In what book does a tiny rider zoom through puddles with wings of water fanning from his wheels?
✓ Answer
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
After two snowy guests track in puddles, Ralph waits for the lobby to empty so he can race through them on his motorcycle. The splashing is one of his greatest thrills.
- First half
In what book does a tiny explorer find ready-chewed bedding hidden inside a paper book bag?
✓ Answer
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
On a library shelf, Ralph tears open a brown paper book bag and finds it lined with perfectly chewed nesting material. He calls it the coziest bed he has ever known.
- First half
In what book does a reporter arrive late because of a truckload of chickens loose on the highway?
✓ Answer
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
The reporter from the local newspaper arrives breathless because she had to cover the runaway chickens first. She quickly takes notes, then leaves again for a ribbon cutting at an auto-parts shop.
- Second half
In what book is a fifth grader's science demonstration followed by a classroom fight that breaks a tiny toy motorcycle?
✓ Answer
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
After the exhibit, Brad and Ryan scuffle over name calling. Ryan ends up on the floor, and when he pulls his hand from his parka, the little motorcycle and crash helmet inside are crushed.
- Second half
In what book does a girl suggest the class find their tiny friend a girlfriend and hold a wedding?
✓ Answer
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
Melissa proposes a rodent wedding after Miss K lists the evidence that other small visitors live in the school. The girls love the idea, but the boys, and the would-be groom, are not impressed.
- Near the end
In what book does a boy confess to a tiny passenger on his shirt that his parents are divorced?
✓ Answer
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
When the runaway clings to Brad's jeans and demands to know why he is so lonely, Brad finally admits his mom is gone and it's just him, his dad, and his dog Arfy at home. The little listener offers sympathy.
