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?

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 twelve mainly about?

What did Antoinette wear for the occasion of her son being sent to the dungeon?

What are the two mice who come to take Despereaux to the dungeon wearing?

Antoinette asks the hooded mice taking Despereaux away, what will happen to her son.

What do they say?

After Antoinette faints, what changes in the first hooded mouse?

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?

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

What is chapter 13 mainly about?

On the way to the dungeon, Despereaux makes two requests.

What is the first request he makes?

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

On the way to the dungeon, Despereaux makes two requests.

What is the second request?

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

What does the red thread signify?

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

Look at the section where Despereaux thinks of leaving Pea without telling her what happened to him. Kate DiCamillo writes, "That he would not be able to let the princess know what had become of him seemed suddenly unbearable to the mouse."

In this context, what does "unbearable" mean?

Look at the section where the three mice approach the stairs to the dungeon. The author writes, "They stood, the three mice, two with hoods and one without, and contemplated the abyss before them."

In this context, what does "abyss" mean?