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?

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Look at the section of chapter fifty where Mig aims the knife for Roscuro's head. The author writes, "…. But she missed her mark."

In this context, what does "mark" mean?

What is chapter thirty–four mainly about?

After Despereaux lands in the measuring cup filled with oil, how does he get out?

While Desperaux lays on the floor, what does Mig ask him?

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?

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

Look at the section of chapter forty where Despereaux first appears in front of the Mouse Council. Kate DiCamillo describes him as "…. covered in flour… the telltale red thread still around his neck like a thin trail of blood."

In this context what does "telltale" mean?

What will Despereaux use the needle as?

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

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Look at the section of chapter forty–six where Botticelli smells the air and he thinks, "Oh my, what a cornucopia of scents.

In this context, what does "cornucopia" mean?

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