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Once Upon a Time

What is Chapter Three mainly about?

What is the story that Despereaux reads about?

What is the first line in the story Despereaux reads?

Look at the section where Despereaux is enchanted by the lights from the stained–glass windows and Furlough tells him he must "scurry."

In this context, what does "scurry" mean?

At the end of chapter three, the author addresses the reader directly and writes that Despereaux is "destined" to meet the rats.

In this context, what does "destined" mean?

Also at the end of chapter three, the author writes that "an interesting fate… awaits almost everyone, mouse or man, who does not conform."

In this context, what does "conform" mean?

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