| A | B |
|---|
| The point of view is told from | by the author |
| Despereaux means | despair-sadness |
| The setting is | in the Middle Ages |
| This story is written about | an unlikely hero |
| This story is fantasy because | it is made up in the author's imagination |
| Conformity | following the rules and laws of society |
| This book won which award? | The Newbery Medal |
| Why is Despereaux rejected by his mother? | He is very small, has large ears, and seemed to be sick. |
| What mice rule did Despereaux break when Princess Pea was crying? | He spoke to a human |
| abondoned | gave up |
| " I will honor you" means | He will respect her |
| What causes Despereaux to break the mice rule of never allowing humans to see him? | The sound of music |
| What was Depspereaux's punishment for putting the mouse community in danger? | He was sent to the dungeon |
| The job of the Threadmaster is to | tie a loop of read thread around his neck |
| Who betrayed Desperaux? | Lester and Furlough |
| Why does Gregory offer to save Despereaux's life? | He will tell Gregory stories |
| Why is a tower of spoons, kettles, and soup bowls in the dungeon? | It is a monument to the pain of loving |
| The purpose of the Mouse Council is | to make important decisions for the mice |
| Why does Gregory have a rope tied to his ankle? | To guide him to the beginning of the dungeon |
| Why didn't King Philip want Princess Pea to befriend Despereaux? | She was royalty, she was not allowed to talk to rodents, and she broke tghe rules of proper behavior |
