The Tale of Despereaux (after chp. 8)

1. dismal

• F
• A
• B
• C
• D

2. perfidy

• B
• A
• C
• D
• E

3. civilized

• H
• A
• B
• C
• D

4. renounce

• E
• A
• B
• C
• D

5. defiance

• G
• A
• B
• C
• D

6. devotion

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

7. abyss

• D
• A
• B
• C
• E

8. descended

• C
• A
• B
• D
• E

9. When Furlough comes to take Despereaux to the Mouse Council, what does Despereaux whisper over the words 'fair maiden' in the book?

• I will come to you.
• I honor you.
• I cannot go.
• I will go because I love you.

10. Which of the following is NOT a reason Despereaux was sentenced to the dungeon?

• He sat at the foot of the human king.
• He allowed the princess to touch him.
• He was not acting like a mouse.
• He looked up at the light.