The Tale of Despereaux - Book the First

Front

Mouse traits that Despereaux does NOT have:

• He does not scurry.
• He reads books instead of chewing the pages.
• He does not search for crumbs of food.

Back

All are correct.

Front

What is Despereaux doing in the library?

Back

He is reading a fairy tale.

Front

Why is Furlough so mad at Despereaux in the library?

Back

He wants Despereaux to act like other mice and eat the books and hide from the light.

Front

How does Antionette react to Despereaux when he is born?

Back

She thinks he won't live, and isn't very worried about it.

Front

What are three things that makes Despereaux different from other mice?

Back

He is smaller than an average mouse, his ears are huge, he was born with his eyes open.

Front

What did Antoinette ask for after giving birth to a young mouse?

Back

Her mirror

Front

Who scurried to tell father the news that Despereaux was sitting at the foot of the king and the Princess was touching him?

Back

Furlough Tilling

Front

How do Despereaux's parents feel when he is born? Options: happy, angry, disappointed, loved

Back

disappointed

Front

Who was one of the hooded mice that led Despereaux to the dungeon? Options: Lester, Merlot, Furlough, Antoinette

Back

Furlough

Front

What did the red thread symbolize?

Back

death