Despereaux's Journey and Choices

In chapters 7 and 8 of 'The Tale of Despero' by Kate de Camillo, Despero, a mouse, falls in love with a princess. Despite the king's disapproval and orders to leave, Despero declares his honor for the princess. Meanwhile, the mouse council, alarmed by Despero's behavior, decides to send him to the dungeon for consorting with humans.

What does the princess say about Despereaux's ears?

• They are too small.

• They are not noticeable.

• They are like small pieces of velvet.

• They are too big.

How does Despereaux feel when the princess compliments his ears?

• He feels embarrassed.

• He feels indifferent.

• He feels like he might faint with pleasure.

• He feels angry.

What does the princess want to do with Despereaux?

• Keep him as a pet.

• Ignore him.

• Give him to the king.

• Release him outside.

Why does the king disapprove of the princess keeping Despereaux?

• Because Despereaux is too loud.

• Because mice are related to rats.

• Because Despereaux is too friendly.

• Because Despereaux is too small.

What rule does Despereaux break when he speaks to the princess?

• Mice should not speak to humans.

• Mice should not leave the castle.

• Mice should not eat human food.

• Mice should not be seen by humans.

What does Despereaux declare to the princess?

• He dislikes her.

• He is afraid of her.

• He honors her.

• He will leave the castle.

What is the Mouse Council's reaction to Despereaux's behavior?

• They are horrified.

• They are supportive.

• They are indifferent.

• They are amused.

What decision does the Mouse Council make about Despereaux?

• To make him a leader.

• To ignore his actions.

• To send him to the dungeon.

• To reward him.

How does Despereaux's father, Lester, feel about the council's decision?

• He is ashamed and weeps.

• He is happy.

• He is indifferent.

• He is proud.

What does the Mouse Council hope Despereaux has not done?

• Spoken to humans.

• Left the castle.

• Made friends with other mice.

• Eaten human food.