Story Details
Where does Despereaux live?
In a castle.
What character trait describes Despereaux because he is willing to face danger?
Brave/Courageous.
Cause: Despereaux talks to Princess Pea.
What is the effect?
The mouse community sees him as breaking the rules.
Who is the main character of the story?
Despereaux
What instrument has black and white keys?
Piano
What makes Despereaux different from the other mice?
He is small, has big ears, loves music, and is brave/curious.
What trait describes Roscuro after he becomes interested in the light?
Curious.
Cause: Despereaux loves stories about knights.
What is the effect?
He believes he can be brave like a knight.
What is the setting of the story?
A castle.
What country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
France
What does Despereaux find fascinating when he enters the library?
Books and the stories inside them.
What character trait does Despereaux show when he forgives others?
Kind/Compassionate.
Cause: Despereaux goes into the human world.
What is the effect?
The other mice think he is strange/dangerous.
What point of view is the story written in?
Third person.
What is the name of Ariel’s fish friend in The Little Mermaid?
Flounder
What does Despereaux do that breaks the mouse rules?
He talks to a human and shows kindness instead of fear.
How is Despereaux different from most mice in the story?
He chooses kindness and bravery instead of fear.
Cause: Roscuro sees the light in the castle.
What is the effect?
He becomes fascinated with the world above the dungeon.
What is one major conflict Despereaux faces?
Being different from other mice and trying to follow his heart.
What singer is known as the “King of Pop”?
Michael Jackson
Who is the human girl that Despereaux becomes interested in?
Princess Pea.
What trait describes Despereaux when he listens to music and believes in love?
Romantic/Dreamer.
Cause: Despereaux refuses to act like a normal mouse.
What is the effect?
He faces consequences and is sent to the dungeon.
What theme is beginning to develop in chapters 1–19?
Being different can be a strength; courage and kindness matter.
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue whale