At the beginning of chapter forty, the author describes how Despereaux "slipped through a hole in the molding…"

In this context, what does "molding" mean?

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?

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 forty mainly about?

How has Lester changed since Despereaux went to the dungeon?

According to the author, what is forgiveness like?

The Mouse Council takes a vote after Despereaux leaves.

What is the issue they vote on?

At the beginning of chapter forty, the author describes how Despereaux "slipped through a hole in the molding…"

In this context, what does "molding" mean?

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?

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

What is chapter forty–one mainly about?

What is King Phillip's one very good trait?

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

When Despereaux tells the king that the rats have the princess. How was the king respond?

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

At the end of chapter forty–one, who does Despereaux go to find?

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

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where the author describes how it is to see a powerful figure made weak. Kate DiCamillo writes, "…their diminishment is nothing short of terrifying…."

In this context, what does "diminishment" mean?