Blitz Day 1: Despereaux Tilling Quiz

What do these sentences show about Despereaux Tilling?

• He is well liked in his family.

• He is very different from the other mice.

• He is not sure why he is small.

• He is good at making friends.

In paragraph 10, why is Aunt Florence surprised?

• Despereaux is a little mouse.

• Despereaux has big ears.

• Despereaux would not eat with the mice.

• Despereaux was born with his eyes open.

What can the reader infer about Despereaux based on his reaction in paragraphs 13 and 14?

• He thinks he is like every other mouse.

• He knows he is very different from the other mice.

• He thinks his aunt and uncle are funny.

• He enjoys looking for crumbs with his family.

Which sentence describes a main message of this story?

• Our differences are what make us special.

• It is important to be a good listener.

• Families need to work together to get through their problems.

• It is important to share with others.

In paragraph 10, the prefix im- helps the reader understand that impossible means -

• possible again

• full of possibilities

• not possible

• very possible

Short Constructed Response: Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided. Based on paragraph 20, what can you infer about how Despereaux's mother feels about him? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

In the story, how is Despereaux different from other mice? Select TWO correct answers.

• He looks different from the other mice.

• He is much larger than the other mice.

• He has larger feet than the other mice.

• He is not interested in the same things that other mice are interested in.

• He is not different from the other mice.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 1?

• Change he to He

• Change sweat to sweet

• Change the period to a question mark

• No change should be made.

The author has included an unnecessary sentence. Which sentence should be deleted from the text above?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4