WorksheetsTale of Despereaux
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
At the end of Chapter 5 what happens to Despereaux?
He gets locked out of the castle
He gets put into the dungeon
He decides to run away
He falls in love
What is the name of ONE of the MAIN characters in chapters 1-5?
(a)
Which of these Main Events happens in Chapters 1-5?
Desperaux meets the rats that live in the dungeon
Desperaux gets captured by a mouse trap
Despereaux is born and has very small ears
Despereaux's sister teaches him how to eat books
When Desperaux was born, what did his parents think of him? Do you think that will change by the end of the book? Why or Why not?
Which of Despereaux's siblings (brothers/sisters) runs home to tell on him to their parents when he doesn't eat the books in the Library?
Furlough
Merlot
Toulese
Florence
What's another main event that happens in Chapters 1-5?
Desperaux and his siblings are caught going into the dungeon
Desperaux makes friends with the rats
Desperaux meets the Princess and the King
Desperaux's parents decide that he cannot live in the Castle
Draw the Main Setting of the story in Chapters 1-5
Who cuts off Despereaux's tail?
The King
Lester
Hovis
Miggery Sow
At the end of the story...
Princess Pea and Despereaux are friends.
Miggery Sow goes to jail.
Despereaux moves with the King to a new castle.
Gregory the Jailer comes back to life.
What drew Despereaux out into the room with Princess Pea and the King?
He thought the princess was in danger.
He smelled the cake cook had brought.
He saw something shiny in the corner of the room
He heard the music the king was making
How did Despereaux respond to the Mouse Council's demand?
He refused to renounce his actions
He hid inside a hole in the floor and wouldn't come out
He offered to introduce them to the Princess Pea
He begged the Council to give him a second chance
What is Desperaux's aspiration in this story?
He wants to torment others.
He wants the cook to make soup again.
He wants to be brave for the princess.
He wants to free the rats from banishment.
What is the main theme of 'The Tale of Despereaux'?
A) Courage and forgiveness
B) Wealth and power
C) Friendship and betrayal
D) Love and jealousy
Which character in 'The Tale of Despereaux' is known for their love of music?
A) Roscuro
B) Despereaux
C) Miggery Sow
D) Princess Pea
In 'The Tale of Despereaux', what is the significance of the red thread?
A) It symbolizes Despereaux's bravery
B) It is used to mark Despereaux as an outcast
C) It represents the bond between Despereaux and Princess Pea
D) It is a magical thread that grants wishes
