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Adieu

What is chapter twelve mainly about?

What did Antoinette wear for the occasion of her son being sent to the dungeon?

What are the two mice who come to take Despereaux to the dungeon wearing?

Antoinette asks the hooded mice taking Despereaux away, what will happen to her son.

What do they say?

After Antoinette faints, what changes in the first hooded mouse?

Towards the end of chapter twelve, the author describes the French word "adieu" and the English translation, "farewell" as being full of "sorrow."

In this context, what does "sorrow" mean?

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

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Question #7

Look towards the end of chapter 14, where the voice speaks to Despereaux. The author writes, "'Once upon a time?' boomed a voice from the darkness."

In this context, what does "boomed" mean?






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The Last One

What is this chapter mainly about?

Where is Antoinette from?

Why was Despereaux given his name?

Look at the section where Antoinette expressed her feelings about only having given birth to one mouse.

What does "disappointment" mean in this context?

Look at the section where Despereaux sees the light shining through the castle window.

what does "brilliance" mean in this context

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

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Question #5

Look at the section where the author addresses the reader directly and asks if it is ridiculous for a mouse to fall in love with a human.

In this context, what does "ridiculous" mean?