The Tale Of Despereaux Book 1

The king thought that Despereaux was a

• rat

• cat

• bug

• horse

How many mice were born alive in Antoinette's final litter?

• none

• one

• two

• three

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 point of view is the story written in?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

• No Person

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

What words did Despereaux repeat over and over again?

• "I love your music!"

• "I will love you forever!"

• "You are beautiful"

• "I honor you!"

Furlough heard Despereaux speak to the humans.

• True

• False

How are the Threadmaster and Despereaux alike?

• They both love the princess

• They both know about fairy tales.

• They both are sent to the dungeon.

• They both spoke to the king.

Despereaux fainted after learning about his fate.

• True

• False

Despereaux told the Mouse Council he did not love the princess.

• True

• False