Despereaux's Journey and Trials

In 'The Tale of Despero', a small mouse named Despero faces the mouse council for breaking sacred rules by interacting with humans. Despite the council's pressure, Despero defends his actions, citing love and music as his motivations. The council condemns him to the dungeon, but Despero remains defiant, refusing to renounce his love for the princess. His bravery and defiance are highlighted as he faces his fate.

What is the setting of the story introduced in the beginning?

• A dense forest

• A quiet village

• A bustling city

• A castle ballroom

Who is Despereaux brought before in the castle?

• The princess

• The mouse council

• The king

• The queen

What unusual trait does Despereaux have according to the mice?

• He is very large

• He was born with his eyes open

• He can fly

• He has a long tail

What is Despereaux accused of by the mouse council?

• Running away from home

• Sitting at the foot of the human king

• Breaking a window

• Stealing food

Why does Despereaux say he sat at the foot of the king?

• To sleep

• To hide from the cat

• To listen to music

• To steal cheese

What does Despereaux admit to feeling when the princess touched him?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Joy

• Fear

What does Despereaux claim as his reason for breaking the rules?

• For safety

• For food

• For music and love

• For adventure

What is Despereaux's punishment for not repenting?

• Being sent to the dungeon

• A public apology

• A fine

• Exile from the castle

What does the mouse council offer Despereaux before his punishment?

• A chance to renounce his actions

• A chance to see the princess

• A chance to speak to the king

• A chance to escape

How does Despereaux respond to the council's offer to repent?

• He remains silent

• He agrees to repent

• He refuses to repent

• He runs away