Good Reasons

What is chapter ten mainly about?

What does Furlough say to Despereaux when they appear before the Mouse Council?

What are the two reasons Despereaux gives the Mouse Council for why he broke the rules?

What does the Mouse Council tell Despereaux will happen if he repents?

Who is called right after Despereaux is sentenced to the dungeon?

Look at the section where the Head Mouse asks Despereaux if he understands, "the sacred, never–to–be–broken rules of conduct for a being a mouse."

In this context, what does "sacred" mean?

Look towards the end of chapter ten where Despereaux admires his own "defiance."

In this context, what does "defiance" mean?

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