Despereaux's Adventures and Discoveries

Despereaux, a mouse who doesn't conform to typical mouse behavior, is captivated by light, books, and music. Despite his siblings' attempts to teach him mouse ways, he is drawn to the beauty of stories and the sound of music. His fascination leads him to reveal himself to humans, breaking a fundamental mouse rule.

What was Despereaux's family trying to teach him?

• How to read

• How to sing

• How to be a mouse

• How to be a human

What fascinated Despereaux during Furlow's lesson?

• The stained glass windows

• The sound of music

• The smell of cheese

• The taste of paper

What did Marlowe try to teach Despereaux in the library?

• How to read

• How to scurry

• How to nibble paper

• How to sing

What phrase did Despereaux find magical in the book?

• Happily ever after

• In a galaxy far away

• Once upon a time

• The end

Why did Despereaux refuse to nibble the book?

• He didn't like the taste

• He was afraid of Marlowe

• He wanted to preserve the story

• He was not hungry

What did Despereaux realize he would need soon?

• Courage

• A map

• A new book

• A friend

What was beneath the castle?

• A hidden library

• A secret garden

• A dungeon with rats

• A treasure

What did Despereaux discover that was honey sweet?

• The cheese

• The light

• The music

• The book

Who discovered Despereaux while he was listening to music?

• The King

• The Princess Pea

• Marlowe

• Furlow

What did the King initially think Despereaux was?

• A bug

• A shadow

• A mouse

• A bird