No choice

What is chapter forty–seven mainly about?

What does Botticelli have in his paws when he speaks with Despereaux?

Despereaux asks Botticelli why he would help him.

What reasons does Botticelli give?

According to the text, what is a rat's promise worth?

Look at the section where Despereaux realizes his thread is gone. The author writes, "Despereaux's dire situation suddenly became quite clear to him."

In this context, what does "dire" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–seven where Kate DiCamillo describes what Botticelli really wants. She writes, "And at the end of it all, how tasty the mouse would be… seasoned with hope and tears and flour and oil and thwarted love!"

In this context, what does "thwarted" mean?

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