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 14 mainly about?

What is the first thing that Despereaux notices about the dungeon?

Kate DiCamillo describes how badly the dungeon stinks. Then she states that it smelled like:

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

Who does Despereaux think the loud voice belongs to?

Look at the section where the darkness of the dungeon is described as "all–encompassing."

In this context, what does "all–encompassing" mean?

Look towards the end of chapter 14, where the voice speaks to Despereaux. The author writes, "'Once upon a time?' boomed a voice from the darkness."

In this context, what does "boomed" mean?

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

What is chapter 15 mainly about?

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

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

What does Gregory show Despereaux in the dungeon?

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

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?

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

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?