Despereaux's Themes and Actions

Despero, a mouse, is found by his brother Furlough reading a book in the library. Despero seeks reassurance from the story's happy ending, as he is in love with Princess P. Furlough, concerned about Despero's behavior, informs him that the Mouse Council has summoned him. Despite Furlough's insistence on the importance of the summons, Despero is more focused on his love for Princess P. Eventually, Despero follows Furlough to face the Mouse Council, accepting his fate.

Who is the author of 'The Tale of Despereaux'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Kate DiCamillo

• Roald Dahl

• Suzanne Collins

What is Despereaux doing when Furlough finds him?

• Eating cheese

• Sleeping

• Reading a book

• Playing with other mice

What is the main theme of Despereaux's reading?

• Friendship

• Love

• Magic

• Adventure

Why does Despereaux read the story aloud?

• To practice his reading

• To make magic happen

• To entertain Furlough

• To impress the Mouse Council

How does Furlough feel about Despereaux's actions?

• Proud

• Confused

• Angry

• Jealous

What is Furlough's reaction to Despereaux's behavior?

• He is supportive

• He is indifferent

• He is concerned

• He is amused

What does Despereaux hope to achieve by reading the story?

• To learn new words

• To become a knight

• To find a happy ending

• To impress the princess

What does the Mouse Council want from Despereaux?

• To congratulate him

• To punish him

• To ask for advice

• To give him a gift

What does Furlough do to get Despereaux's attention?

• He waves

• He taps him on the head

• He shouts

• He sings

What question does Despereaux ask Furlough?

• Where is the princess?

• Do you know what love is?

• What is the time?

• Why are you here?