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On the tail of a rat

What is chapter forty–eight mainly about?

What does Despereaux hold onto through the dark maze of the dungeon?

As Botticelli leads him through the dungeon, Despereaux sees disturbing things ahead of them and hears scary noises from behind them. What, according to the text, is worse?

When Despereaux pleads with Botticelli, what is the rat's response?

Look at the section of chapter forty–eight where Botticelli addresses the parade of rats following them. Botticelli says, "Do not infringe on my discovery."

In this context, what does "infringe" mean?

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

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Question #5

The title of Book the Fourth is "Recalled to the Light." And, in the beginning and chapter thirty–five, Despereaux thinks about how he has been "recalled to life."

In this context, what does "recalled" mean?





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Question #4

At the end of chapter thirty–seven, Pea whispers that she has not forgotten two things.

What are the two things?





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