Characters
Setting
Character Traits
Problem & Solution
Context Clues Chapter 4
100
The main character (animal) in the story.
Who is Ralph?
100
The Gridley's stop at this hotel on their way to California.
Where is The Mountain View Inn?
100
a worrier
What character trait would describe Ralph's mother?
100
Ralph's family is concerned there won't be enough of these left behind with Keith's family because they don't have small children.
What are crumbs?
100
"No, I didn't _______ it," insisted the boy. "I put it right here on the table beside my sports car."
What is mislay?
200
The main character (boy) in the story.
Who is Keith?
200
Summer
When or what season does the story take place?
200
Reckless
What character trait describes how Ralph's mother views his behavior?
200
Ralph gets trapped inside this after playing with the motorcycle the first time.
What is the wastebasket?
200
While Ralph ________ed behind the apple core, Keith opened the drawer of the bedside table and slammed it shut.
What is cowered?
300
Keith's mother
Who is Mrs. Gridley?
300
The Gridleys travel to this state for a vacation.
Where is California?
300
delightful
What character trait describes one of the (maids) college girls working at The Mountain View Inn?
300
Ralph's family thinks that Uncle Victor ended up in this after landing in a wastebasket.
What is the incinerator?
300
Still Ralph remained motionless except for a slight ______ of his whiskers, which he was unable to control.
What is quiver?
400
Keith's father
Who is Mr. Gridley?
400
The Gridleys live in this state.
Where is Ohio?
400
critical
What character trait describes Mrs. Gridley?
400
Ralph's mother is concered with The Mountain View Inn's __________ because it may have mice.
What is cleanliness?
400
The carpet was old and worn.
What is threadbare?
500
Matt
Who was the bellboy (man) who carries the family's luggage into the hotel?
500
Keith stays in this room in The Mountain View Inn.
Where is room 215?
500
old
What character trait describes The Mountain View employees 'the regulars'?
500
Ralph's father refuses to leave The Mountain View Inn because of the ________.
What is holiday traffic?
500
Instead he slowly and gently tipped the basket on its side, permitting Ralph to walk to freedom with pride and _______.
What is dignity?
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