The Tale of Despereaux - Chapters 10-13

During the trial, what how would Despereaux respond to the question: "Did you accept food from the princess?"

• Despereaux: She gave me grapes covered in honey.

  Head Mouse: Never mind what she gave you. Did you accept food?

• Despereaux: She gave me strawberries with a caramel drizzle.

  Head Mouse: But why caramel?

• Despereaux: (*silence*)

  Head Mouse: Your silence will only incriminate you.

• Despereaux: I would never do something like that.

  Head Mouse: I hope for your forgiveness, but I had to ask.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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Which word best describes Despereaux during the trial?

• compliant

• accusatory

• defiant

• frail

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

How can the reader tell that the threadmaster cares for Despereaux?

• The threadmaster gives Despereaux advice.

• The threadmaster does not tie the thread too tight.

• The threadmaster hears what Despereaux is saying.

• The threadmaster states that he must do his job.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

Should Despereaux be sent to the dungeon for his "crime"? Explain why.

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CCSS.W.4.1A

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What is the main idea of these chapters?

• Despereaux's mother faints as Despereaux is taken to the dungeon, and she simply says "adieu."

• The Threadmaster ties thread around Despereaux so he can be taken to the dungeon, but he whispers for him to "be brave."

• Despereaux cannot stop thinking of Princess Pea.

• Despereaux is found guilty of mouse crime, and he feels many emotions has he is taken to the dungeon.

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Why does Despereaux feel worse right before he goes to the dungeon?

• He finally finds out what exactly the dungeon is.

• His father is one of the hooded mice taking him to the dungeon.

• He realizes he will never see Pea again.

• He finds out his own brother is delivering him.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

How does Antoinette, Despereaux's mother, react to Despereaux going to the dungeon?

• She begs for Despereaux to be released.

• She does not do anything that helps.

• She makes a plan to have him escape.

• She asks to go in his place.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

What would you have done if you were Despereaux's mother or father?

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.1A

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What is evidence that Despereaux does not regret his actions?

• He stated, "I do not regret my actions."

• He consistently asks about the Princess Pea.

• He goes into the dungeon with a smile.

• He does not ask Furlough to let him go.

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