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 fifty–one mainly about?

What did Mig hit with her knife when she swung it this time?

Roscuro smelled something on Despereaux that made the rat cry.

What did Roscuro smell?

When Pea offered Roscuro some soup, the author draws a comparison to something that happened earlier in the book.

What event is mentioned?

Look at the section of chapter fifty–one where Botticelli watches Despereaux draw his needle on Roscuro. Botticelli says, "Oh, all of this is much better than I anticipated." What does he mean by "anticipated"

In this context?

Look at Roscuro's reaction to Pea offering him soup. Roscuro said, "Don't torment me."

In this context, what does "torment" mean?

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

What is chapter 16 mainly about?

Who is older, Despereaux, the mouse, or Roscuro, the rat?

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

What does Gregory the jailer show Roscuro?

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Who is Botticelli?

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According to Botticelli, what is the meaning of life?

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Look at the section where the meaning of the name, "Chiaroscuro" is explored. The author writes, "In the case of Chiaroscuro, however, the joke had a hint of prophecy to it…"

In this context, what does "prophecy" mean?

Look at the section where Roscuro realizes how much he likes light. The author writes that he showed an "inordinate interest in illumination."

In this context, what does "inordinate" mean?