Tale of Despereaux

What is the Mouse Council's purpose in sending Despereaux to the dungeon?

• They want him to spend time in the dark thinking about what he's done.

• They want him to get lost forever in the dungeon to punish him for what he's done.

• They believe that he will be killed by the rats, which is punishment for what he's done.

• They want him to speak with the rats about working together to make the castle a better place to live for mice and rats.

Despereaux was asked to ____________ his sin, but he refused to give up on his love for Princess Pea.

• adhere

• speculation

• renounce

• council

The king thought that Despereaux was a

• rat

• cat

• bug

• horse

Why did Antoinette name her son Despereaux?

• He reminded her of happy times

• He reminded her of sadness and despair

• It was the first thing she thought of

• Lester told her to name him that

What most sacred rule did Despereaux break?

• He ate paper

• He spoke to a human

• He spoke badly about his father?

• He listened to music

The threadmaster asked Despereaux about the princess.

• True

• False

Which of the following are mouse traits that Despereaux does NOT have?

• He does not scurry.

• All are correct.

• He reads books instead of chewing the pages.

• He does not search for crumbs of food.

How was Gregory's rope different from Despereaux's thread?

• Gregory's rope helps save his life, while Despereaux's rope is a symbol of death.

• Gregory's rope is a symbol of death, while Despereaux plans to use his thread to save his own life.

• Gregory's rope is around his neck, and Despereaux's rope is around his ankle.

• None are correct.

Why is Gregory going to help Despereaux?

• Despereaux brought him food.

• Despereaux will keep him company.

• Despereaux will tell him a story.

• None are correct.

What did the threadmaster say to Despereaux?

• be brave

• never forget

• don't fall in love

• believe in yourself