Despereaux Book 2 Assessment (MOD)

Front

What motivated Roscuro to climb up on the chandelier?

Back

He wanted to see better.

Front

Why was soup banned in the kingdom?

Back

The queen died while eating it.

Front

What can we infer about the Princess' feelings towards Roscuro when she glares at him?

Back

She thought he was to blame that the queen died.

Front

What did Roscuro seek after Queen Rosemary's death?

Back

Revenge on the Princess Pea.

Front

Who noticed Roscuro on the chandelier during the banquet?

Back

The Princess Pea.

Front

What is the significance of the chandelier in the story?

Back

It represents a place of observation and tension between characters.

Front

How does Roscuro's character change throughout the story?

Back

He evolves from a curious mouse to one seeking revenge.

Front

What role does the Princess Pea play in Roscuro's story?

Back

She becomes the target of Roscuro's revenge.

Front

What does the queen's death symbolize in the story?

Back

The loss of joy and the beginning of darkness in the kingdom.

Front

How does the author use the character of Roscuro to explore themes of light and darkness?

Back

Roscuro embodies the conflict between light (hope) and darkness (revenge).