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Enter the Pea

What is chapter four mainly about?

What important mouse rule did Despereaux try to follow?

Chapter four is titled "Enter the Pea." Who is "the Pea"?

How does Despereaux feel when he realizes that the king and princess see him?

Look at the section where Despereaux realizes he has been seen by the king and princess Pea. Despereaux realizes that "he had made a very grave error."

In this context, what does "grave" mean?

Look at the section near the end of the chapter where the author compares the king's song to the story Despereaux read in the book.

In this context. what does "captivating" mean?

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