Vocabulary
Clout
To hit something with a lot of force
Who is the main character in the book "The Tale of Despereaux?"
Despereaux
When Despereaux was born, what did he do that was odd for a newborn mouse?
He was born with his eyes wide open.
What tragic event happened to Mig when she was young?
Her dad sold her to a man for a tablecloth, a hen, and a pack of cigs. Then she had to be a slave to a man she called "Uncle."
"You have lovely ears, they are like small pieces of velvet." (pg. 37)
The Princess Pea
Weep
To cry
Which 2 characters are plotting against Princess Pea?
Roscuro & Miggery Sow
True or False:
The Author, Kate DiCamillo, is a NY Times Best Selling Author.
True
Despereaux was not loved by his family when he was born (How sad and tragic). What features of his body were they critical of?
He had a small body and really big ears.
"I honor you." (pg. 41)
Despereaux
Ominous
A sign of something bad happening
Daily Double!!! (600 pts)
Furlough
Despereaux's Brother
True of False:
The book the "Tale of Despereaux" is divided by 5 books.
False. It only has 4 books
Mig's Uncle broke the law on 2 counts. What law did he break?
1) He owned a servant (Mig)
2) He had bowls, kettles, and spoons and would not give them to the soldier who ask for them.
"Only Gregory and the rats can find their way through this maze." (pg. 77)
Gregory himself. He always speaks in 3rd person.
Repent
To feel sorry about
Merlot
Despereaux's sister
The Author of "The Tale of Despereaux."
Kate DiCamillo
What tragic event happened to Princess Pea during a gathering in the big dining hall?
Her mom literally was scared to death when a rat fell into her bowl of soup.
Daily Double (800 pts)
"Do as I say and your life will be full of meaning. This is how to torture a prisoner:" (pg. 89)
Botticelli Remorso
Despicable
Cruel and mean
The character who is the keeper of the dungeon.
Gregory
"The Tale of Despereaux" won a special award (The gold seal on the front of the book). What is the name of that "Medal?"
The John Newbery Medal Award
Lester and Antoinette are looked at as bad characters in this book. Tell why that is.
They were Despereaux"s parents. His mom told him he was a disappointment, and his dad wanted him punished by the mouse council.
"Those are some big ears he's got, too." (pg. 17)
Uncle Alfred