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WorksheetsThe Tale of Despereaux Book 1 and 2 Review Game
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 25mins
Choose the vocabulary word that matches the definition.
comfort
indignant
ominous
inordinate
despicable
solace
Choose the vocabulary word that matches the definition.
giving the impression something bad is going to happen
indignant
ominous
inordinate
despicable
solace
Choose the vocabulary word that matches the definition.
resentful and and displeased
indignant
ominous
inordinate
despicable
ornate
Choose the vocabulary word that matches the definition.
excessive and unnecessary
indignant
ominous
inordinate
despicable
ornate
Choose the vocabulary word that matches the definition.
low, unworthy, and hateful
indignant
ominous
inordinate
despicable
ornate
Choose the vocabulary word that matches the definition.
elaborate and fancy
indignant
ominous
inordinate
despicable
ornate
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The woman's _____________ purse fit a ton of belongings, including her wallet, a change of clothes, a snack, a water bottle, sunglasses, and countless other items.
unsavory
capacious
dire
grave
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The _______________ chandelier looked very expensive and was incredibly detailed, with tons of crystals glimmering on it.
indignant
indisputable
beleaguered
ornate
Write a sentence using one of the following vocabulary words.
Speculation
Conform
Dismay
Perfidy
Renounce
Illuminated
Astute
Write a second sentence using one of the following vocabulary words. Do not use the same word twice.
Speculation
Conform
Dismay
Perfidy
Renounce
Illuminated
Astute
Which of the following does NOT occur in these chapters?
Furlough tries to save Despereaux from the dungeon.
Despereaux is thrown into the dungeon.
Roscuro falls into the queen's soup.
Gregory saves Despereaux's life.
Choose the best words to describe Antoinette (Despereaux's mother.)
Vain and self-centered
Timid and reserved
Intimidating and forceful
Loyal and strong
How does Despereaux comfort himself when he first arrives in the dungeon?
He sings a song.
He begins to tell a story.
He says a prayer.
He thinks about his mother.
Why does the queen die?
She sees Rosscuro in her soup.
She drinks poisoned soup.
She is attacked.
She dies from a long illness.
What does Roscuro take with him before he leaves the upstairs to go back to the dungeon?
The queen's hairpin.
Princess Pea's necklace.
The queen's spoon.
The king's crown.
Choose which of the following statements are false. Click all the boxes that apply.
When the king first sees Despereaux, he thinks that he is not a mouse but a bug.
Despereaux falls deeply in love with Princess Pea.
Despereaux renounces his actions in an effort to not be thrown into the dungeon.
The threadmaster tells Despereaux that he is being very foolish.
Describe one the characters using at least three adjectives. Explain your choices.
Choose one of the following events from the story. Write about at least two effects that this event had.
a. Despereaux grows up to be a rather unusual mouse.
b. Despereaux shows himself to the king and Princess Pea.
c. Roscuro goes upstairs to seek out more light.
What part of this story so far made you feel a strong emotion? (The emotion can be happiness, sadness, anger, empathy, etc.) Explain what emotion it was, and why you felt that way.
Name one strength and one weakness that you believe Despereaux has. Explain your answers.
