In chapter forty–one, the threadmaster declares that Despereaux must be on a quest. Despereaux does not know what a "quest" is. Later in the chapter, the author addresses us (the reader) and asks that we say this extraordinary word aloud: "quest".

In this context, what does "quest" 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–two mainly about?

According to the threadmaster, what is the meaning of the red thread?

How does Despereaux intend to use the spool of red thread to save the princess?

What will Despereaux use the needle as?

What does the threadmaster do before Despereaux leaves?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where Despereaux tells the threadmaster that there is no one else to save the princess. The threadmaster replies, "No one to do the really disagreeable jobs except oneself."

In this context, what does "disagreeable" mean?

In chapter forty–one, the threadmaster declares that Despereaux must be on a quest. Despereaux does not know what a "quest" is. Later in the chapter, the author addresses us (the reader) and asks that we say this extraordinary word aloud: "quest".

In this context, what does "quest" mean?

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

What is chapter forty–three mainly about?

How does Despereaux feel by the time he gets to the kitchen?

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

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 section of chapter forty–three where Despereaux stops to consider what he must do. Kate DiCamillo writes, "Despereaux was filled with an icky feeling of despair."

In this context, what does "icky" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–three where Cook takes a deep sniff of the soup she is making. Kate DiCamillo writes, "She smiled a beatific smile…"

In this context, what does "beatific" 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.