The Tale of Despereaux

What is unique about Despereaux?

• He can paint.

• He can read.

• He speaks Spanish.

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What is Roscuro obsessed with?

• Light

• Pancakes

• Princess Pea

• Soup

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The story's setting is....

• a stable.

• the countryside.

• a castle.

• England.

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Who cuts off Despereaux's tail?

• The King

• Lester

• Hovis

• Miggery Sow

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At the end of the story...

• Princess Pea and Despereaux are friends.

• Miggery Sow goes to jail.

• Despereaux moves with the King to a new castle.

• Gregory the Jailer comes back to life.

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What drew Despereaux out into the room with Princess Pea and the King?

• He thought the princess was in danger.

• He smelled the cake cook had brought.

• He saw something shiny in the corner of the room

• He heard the music the king was making

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What did the cook feed to Despereaux?

• Bread

• Soup

• Rice

• Chocolate Cake

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Why does the soldier take Mig away from Uncle?

• Uncle refuses to give him his kettle.
• They need more servants at the castle.
• Slavery is illegal in Dor.
• He wanted to have a daughter. 

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What is Desperaux's aspiration in this story?

• He wants to torment others.

• He wants the cook to make soup again.

• He wants to be brave for the princess.

• He wants to free the rats from banishment.

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To help on his quest, Despereaux was given a

• gold button to bribe the jailer

• spool of red thread

• piece of leather

• thimble for a helmet

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