Despereaux's Adventures and Relationships

In Chapter 7 of 'The Tale of Despero', Despero, a mouse, finds himself in the company of the princess and the king. The princess shows affection towards Despero, but the king disapproves, citing the dark history with rodents. Despite the king's orders, Despero declares his honor for the princess, breaking the ancient rules of mice. The princess acknowledges Despero's declaration, and a bond forms between them, despite the king's disapproval.

What was Despereaux doing while the mouse council drum echoed?

• He was eating cheese.

• He was running away from the castle.

• He was sitting with the Princess and the King.

• He was hiding in the walls.

How did the Princess Pea describe Despereaux's ears?

• As sharp and pointy.

• As small and lovely.

• As big and round.

• As large and floppy.

What did the Princess Pea decide about Despereaux?

• She wanted to give him to the King.

• She wanted to send him away.

• She wanted to keep him as a pet.

• She wanted to ignore him.

What was the King's initial reaction to Despereaux?

• He was indifferent.

• He was amused.

• He was delighted.

• He was suspicious.

Why did the King want the Princess to put Despereaux down?

• Because he was a mouse.

• Because he was dirty.

• Because he was dangerous.

• Because he was too noisy.

What did the King associate mice with?

• Birds

• Rats

• Dogs

• Cats

How did the Princess react to the King's command?

• She obeyed immediately.

• She ignored him.

• She argued with him.

• She laughed at him.

What did Despereaux do that broke the ancient rules of mice?

• He spoke to a human.

• He stole food.

• He fought with another mouse.

• He ran away.

What did Despereaux offer to the Princess when she cried?

• A piece of cheese.

• A flower.

• His handkerchief.

• A book.

What did the King threaten to do if Despereaux didn't leave?

• Give him to the cat.

• Throw him out of the castle.

• Lock him in a cage.

• Have him killed.