Understanding 'The Tale of Despereaux'

In this chapter of 'The Tale of Despereaux' by Kate DiCamillo, Despereaux, a small mouse, encounters Princess P and falls in love with her. Despite the absurdity of a mouse loving a human princess, the story explores the powerful and wonderful nature of love. Meanwhile, Furlough, Despereaux's brother, witnesses this interaction and is shocked, leading him to inform their father about the unbelievable event.

Who is the author of 'The Tale of Despereaux'?

• Kate DiCamillo

• Suzanne Collins

• Roald Dahl

• J.K. Rowling

Who illustrated 'The Tale of Despereaux'?

• Mary GrandPré

• Quentin Blake

• Timothy Basil Earring

• Tony Ross

What does Despereaux notice about Princess Pea?

• She is wearing a crown

• She has a magical wand

• She is singing a song

• She looks like a fair maiden from a book

What does Despereaux do when Princess Pea smiles at him?

• He runs away

• He smiles back

• He bows to her

• He hides behind a book

What emotion does Despereaux feel towards Princess Pea?

• Love

• Jealousy

• Anger

• Fear

How is love described in the story?

• Complicated and sad

• Boring and dull

• Ridiculous yet powerful

• Simple and easy

What does Princess Pea say to Despereaux?

• You're so clever

• You're so sweet

• You're so brave

• You're so funny

What does Furlough see when he passes by the princess's room?

• Despereaux playing a song

• Despereaux sitting at the foot of the king

• Despereaux hiding under a chair

• Despereaux reading a book

What is Furlough's reaction to seeing Despereaux with the princess?

• He shouts 'Cripes'

• He cries

• He claps his hands

• He laughs

What does Furlough decide to do after seeing Despereaux with the princess?

• Tell the princess

• Tell the king

• Tell his father

• Tell his mother