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What cook was stirring

What is chapter forty–three mainly about?

How does Despereaux feel by the time he gets to the kitchen?

When is the best time for Despereaux to cross the kitchen floor without risk of being seen?

Look at the section of chapter forty–three where Despereaux stops to consider what he must do. Kate DiCamillo writes, "Despereaux was filled with an icky feeling of despair."

In this context, what does "icky" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–three where Cook takes a deep sniff of the soup she is making. Kate DiCamillo writes, "She smiled a beatific smile…"

In this context, what does "beatific" mean?

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