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The rest of the thread

What is chapter forty–two mainly about?

According to the threadmaster, what is the meaning of the red thread?

How does Despereaux intend to use the spool of red thread to save the princess?

What will Despereaux use the needle as?

What does the threadmaster do before Despereaux leaves?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where Despereaux tells the threadmaster that there is no one else to save the princess. The threadmaster replies, "No one to do the really disagreeable jobs except oneself."

In this context, what does "disagreeable" mean?

In chapter forty–one, the threadmaster declares that Despereaux must be on a quest. Despereaux does not know what a "quest" is. Later in the chapter, the author addresses us (the reader) and asks that we say this extraordinary word aloud: "quest".

In this context, what does "quest" mean?

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

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Whose ears are those?

What is chapter forty–four mainly about?

What effect does the smell of the soup have on Despereaux?

What deal does Cook offer to Despereaux?

Look at the section of chapter forty–four where Despereaux catches the scent of the soup. Kate DiCamillo writes, "He had never in his life smelled anything so lovely, so inspiring."

In this context, what does "inspiring" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–four where Despereaux gets back to pushing the spool of thread. The author writes, "And Despereaux, feeling emboldened by the smell of soup…"

In this context, what does "emboldened" mean?

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

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Question #4

When Pea offered Roscuro some soup, the author draws a comparison to something that happened earlier in the book.

What event is mentioned?





Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

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