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45 pages 1 hour read

Beverly Cleary

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Beverly ClearyFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1965

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Essay Topics

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How is the toy motorcycle symbolic of the things that Ralph and Keith have in common?

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What is Ralph’s opinion of his mother’s over-protectiveness, and why does he feel that way? How do his feelings develop the theme of Adventure and Maturity in a Risky World?

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Describe the relationship between Ralph and Keith. How do they find ways to cooperate with each other, and explain how their compromises show their goodwill.

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