Directions

As you read, please define the vocabulary words and answer all of the questions for each of the chapters.

Chapter 1

Vocabulary
Bellboy
Croquet
Vacancy
Dreadful
Threadbare

Comprehension Questions
Where did the Gridley family travel from?
How does Mrs. Gridley feel about having to stay at the Mountain View Inn?
Why does Mr. Gridley not want to leave?
What did Keith pack with him?

Chapter 2

Vocabulary
Despair
Apt
Momentum
Chromium

Comprehension Questions
Why is Ralph's mother concerned about the use of aspirin tablets?
How does Ralph feel about the motorcycle?
What was Ralph's first impression about Keith?

Chapter 3

Vocabulary
Incinerator
Basin
Eager
Predicament
Tourist

Comprehension Questions
What have you learned so far about the character of Ralph? Make a list of qualities that describe him or make a character web.
Using the format of a venn diagram, compare and Contrast events that have happened in the book thus far that are either real or imaginary.
How did Ralph become trapped in the trash can?  What are his thoughts about his predicament?

Activity
Create an advertisement for the Mountain View Inn.  Be sure to include a description of the hotel, what it offers to tourists, and reviews from satisfied visitors.

Chapter 4

Vocabulary
Quiver
Indignant
Dignity
Bravado
Mislay

Comprehension Questions
Describe Keith's reaction to meeting Ralph for the first time.

Illustrate a comic strip to show Ralph's first attempt at riding the motorcycle.
Why is Ralph so afraid of dogs?

Chapter 5

Vocabulary
Threshold
Captive
Giddy
Jauntly

Comprehension Questions
Would you have trusted Ralph wth your toy motorcycle? Why or Why not?
What does Ralph have to do to make the motorcycle run?
Describe how Ralph feels when he rides the motorcycle.

Write a few sentences about your favorite toy.  Be sure to include an illustration.