In chapter twenty–nine Pea tells Mig that she is making a tapestry.
In this context, what does "tapestry" mean?
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Question #4
Look at the section towards the beginning of chapter thirty–one, where the author describes how some of Uncle's clouts hit Mig's nose instead of her ears. Kate DiCamillo writes, "This happened enough that it interrupted the proper workings of Mig's olfactory senses."
In this context, what are the "olfactory senses"?
Question #4
What is the locket's rope make of?
Question #2
What is happening at the same time that Roscuro steps out of the dungeon and into the light of the castle?
Question #4
What happened to Roscuro when he looked back to see Princess Pea looking at him with hate?
Question #4
What happens during the same evening that Despereaux heard the music for the first time?
Question #3
In chapter twenty–five, Uncle frequently delivers "clouts" to Mig's ears.
In this context, what is a "clout"?
Question #5
Were there any events that weren't clear to you?
Question #5
Twice in chapter twenty–nine, Pea gives Mig a "deep" look. The first is when Pea tells Mig she is sorry that her mother died and she gave her a "deep look of sympathy." The second time is after Mig tells Pea that she will be a princess someday, and Pea gave Mig "…another quick, deep look…"
In this context, what does "deep" mean?
Question #5
Look at the section of chapter thirty–one where Mig sees the soup items in the dungeon. Kate DiCamillo writes, "…the towering pile of spoons and bowls and kettles."
In this context, what does "towering" mean?