Tale of Despereaux Ch. 18

What did Roscuro plan to do to when he went to see the new prisoner?

• He planned to rescue him.

• He planned to steal his red cloth.

• He planned on stealing his dinner.

• He planned on reading to him.

Why was the prisoner in jail?

• He killed a farmer.

• He stole some food.

• He stole six cows.

• He sold his daughter.

How do you think the prisoner felt about trading his daughter?

• He didn't care.

• He was sorry.

• He was happy to be rid of her.

• He thought he should have gotten more for her.

Why did the prisoner keep the red cloth?

• It reminded him of his daughter and what he did wrong.

• It kept him warm.

• It was pretty.

• It had belonged to his mother.

Why was Roscuro disappointed in the red tablecloth?

• He didn't like red.

• It was too big.

• It was too smelly.

• It wasn't as good as light.

Why was it Roscuro's dream to go upstairs?

• He wanted to see light.

• He wanted to eat the good food upstairs.

• He wanted to see the king.

• He wanted to hear music.