Why was Despereaux given his name?

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What is the story that Despereaux reads about?

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What is chapter four mainly about?

What important mouse rule did Despereaux try to follow?

Chapter four is titled "Enter the Pea." Who is "the Pea"?

How does Despereaux feel when he realizes that the king and princess see him?

Look at the section where Despereaux realizes he has been seen by the king and princess Pea. Despereaux realizes that "he had made a very grave error."

In this context, what does "grave" mean?

Look at the section near the end of the chapter where the author compares the king's song to the story Despereaux read in the book.

In this context. what does "captivating" mean?

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

What is chapter six mainly about?

When Lester learns that Despereaux showed himself to the humans, what does he say Despereaux deserves?

What does the beating of the drum mean?

Look at the section where Antoinette tells Lester he is "dramatic."

In this context, what does "dramatic" mean?

Look at the section where Lester says Despereaux must be brought up before the "tribunal."

In this context, what does "tribunal" 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?

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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?

When Despereaux is scared because the dungeon is so dark, what does he do?

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What is chapter 15 mainly about?

When Despereaux asks Gregory to put him down, what does Gregory say?

What does Gregory show Despereaux in the dungeon?

What are the reasons Gregory says the pile of spoons, bowls, and kettles is there?

At the end of chapter 15, the author addresses the reader directly.

What does she tell us?

In the same quote (below), who is the reader? "This look, reader, broke Roscuro's heart."

Look at the section where Gregory tells Despereaux why he will save him, when he has never saved another mouse in the dungeon. The author writes, "Because you, mouse, can tell Gregory a story. Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark."

In this context, what does "precious" mean?

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

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

What does "disappointment" mean in this context?