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?

When is the best time for Despereaux to cross the kitchen floor without risk of being seen?

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

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?

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?

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?

Are there any words that you are unsure about?

You can always list unknown words here.

What is chapter thirty–four mainly about?

At the beginning of chapter thirty–six, the author delivers us (the reader) a warning.

What does Kate DiCamillo warn us?

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What is chapter thirty–nine mainly about?

Where did the king's men search for the princess?

When the head of the serving staff, Louise, tells Cook that Mig is also missing, what is Cook's reaction?

What is different about Despereaux's appearance at this point in the story?

When Despereaux learns that he is too late to stop Roscuro from kidnapping the princess he, "… made a small noise of despair."

In this context, what does "despair" mean?

What do you think Despereaux's "small noise of despair" sounded like?

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