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The rest of the thread

What is chapter forty–two mainly about?

According to the threadmaster, what is the meaning of the red thread?

How does Despereaux intend to use the spool of red thread to save the princess?

What will Despereaux use the needle as?

What does the threadmaster do before Despereaux leaves?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where Despereaux tells the threadmaster that there is no one else to save the princess. The threadmaster replies, "No one to do the really disagreeable jobs except oneself."

In this context, what does "disagreeable" mean?

In chapter forty–one, the threadmaster declares that Despereaux must be on a quest. Despereaux does not know what a "quest" is. Later in the chapter, the author addresses us (the reader) and asks that we say this extraordinary word aloud: "quest".

In this context, what does "quest" mean?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?