The Tale of Despereaux - Chapters 8-15 Quiz

Why do you think it was important to the mouse council that the mice stay away from humans?

• They did not trust humans.

• They didn't want to be killed.

• They thought humans were dirty.

What was Despereaux's punishment?

• He was banned from the kingdom.

• He was sent to the dungeon.

• He was put to death.

• He was banished to another family.

What was Despereaux doing when Furlough went to collect him?

• talking to Princess Pea

• listening to music

• reading a book

How do you know that Despereaux did not think the mouse council was very important right then?

• He told Furlough he was busy.

• He continued reading the book.

• He ran away.

• Both a and b

How did Despereaux react after the Most Very Honored Head Mouse called for the threadmaster?

• He was scared.

• He was confused.

• He fainted.

• All of the above.

What did the threadmaster do with the thread?

• Tied his hands together.

• Tied it around his neck.

• Tied it around his feet.

What did the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do about the Princess?

• forget about her

• to honor her

• to be brave for her

• to send her a letter

Who tried to stop Despereaux from being sent to the dungeon?

• his father

• his mother

• his brother

• his sister

Why didn't Despereaux faint when he was told the rats would eat him?

• His mother fainted first.

• He was not afraid of the rats.

• He was plotting his escape.

How did Despereaux feel when he found out Furlough was taking him down to the dungeon? Choose all that are correct.

• He felt sad.

• He felt betrayed.

• He felt angry.