Category: Events & Equipment

What is chapter forty–one mainly about?

What is King Phillip's one very good trait?

When Despereaux tells the king that the rats have the princess. How was the king respond?

At the end of chapter forty–one, who does Despereaux go to find?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where the author describes how it is to see a powerful figure made weak. Kate DiCamillo writes, "…their diminishment is nothing short of terrifying…."

In this context, what does "diminishment" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where the author describes the king's love for his daughter. Kate DiCamillo writes, "He loved the Princess Pea with every particle of his being…."

In this context, what does "particle" mean?

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

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

Are there any words that you are unsure about?

You can always list unknown words here.

What is chapter forty–five mainly about?

According to Cook, what is the answer when times are terrible?

Look at the beginning of chapter forty–five when Cook first offers Despereaux some soup. The author writes, "His whiskers trembled."

In this context, what does "trembled" mean?

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

What is chapter forty–seven mainly about?

What does Botticelli have in his paws when he speaks with Despereaux?

Despereaux asks Botticelli why he would help him.

What reasons does Botticelli give?

According to the text, what is a rat's promise worth?

Look at the section where Despereaux realizes his thread is gone. The author writes, "Despereaux's dire situation suddenly became quite clear to him."

In this context, what does "dire" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–seven where Kate DiCamillo describes what Botticelli really wants. She writes, "And at the end of it all, how tasty the mouse would be… seasoned with hope and tears and flour and oil and thwarted love!"

In this context, what does "thwarted" mean?

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

What is chapter forty–nine mainly about?

After Roscuro reveals his plan to the princess, Mig asks Roscuro about her becoming a princess.

What is Roscuro's response?

In chapter forty–fine Mig and Pea both say they want something.

What do the girls say they want?

The author writes that MIg and the Princess might be sitting in the dungeon, but something changed their fate.

What helped Mig and the Princess?

Look at the section of chapter forty–nine where the Princess asks Mig what she wants. Kate DiCamillo writes, "The world stopped spinning and all of creation held its breath, waiting to hear what is was the Miggery Sow wanted."

In this context, what does "all of creation" mean?

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

Look at the section of chapter thirty–four where Cook explains that her philosophy with mice is: "If they're alive, kill them. If they're dead, kill them."

In this context, what does "philosophy" mean?

Look at the section where Roscuro tells Mig to be quieter. Roscuro says, "We are, after all, on a covert mission."

In this context, what does "covert" mean?

What does Cook dream about?

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

According to the author, what is forgiveness like?

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

What is chapter forty–two mainly about?