Tale of Despereaux- Book the First

Which word best describes the setting of the story?

• fairy tale

• mythical garden

• futuristic civilization

• realistic everyday location

Which word best describes Despereaux?

• self-centered

• different

• unimaginative

• grumpy

Read this line from the end of chapter 2.

He did not think constantly of food. He was not intent on tracking down every crumb. While his larger, older siblings ate, Despereaux stood with his head cocked to one side, holding very still.

The word intent most likely means

• angry

• hungry

• uncertain

• focused

Which word best describes Furlough?

• sorrowful

• tattle-tale

• loving

• optimistic

Read the following lines from Chapter 2.

Despereaux's brothers and sisters soon abandoned the thankless task of trying to educate him in the ways of being a mouse.

The word abandoned has several meanings. Based on the context clues of the passage, the word abandoned in this passage most likely means

• wild

• ended

• empty

• deserted

Which three phrases best summarize chapters 7-9?

• responsibilities of royalty, a scandal, hiding out with Princess Pea

• dark history of rats, most very honored Head Mouse, leaving the library

• Despereaux's love for Princess Pea, vote to send Despereaux to the dungeon, betrayed by his family

• just a rodent, 14 mice, loving princess

Which word best describes Lester Tilling?

• traitor

• generous

• cautious

• determined

Which word best describes Despereaux

• confused

• daydreamer

• excited

• angry

Read the lines from Chapter 15

Another match was struck; the candle was lit again, and Gregory held it up so that its flame illuminated a massive, towering, teetering pile of spoons and kettles and soup bowls.

The word illuminated most likely means

• smoked

• treasured

• lit up

• colored