Characters
Who begs Despereaux for forgiveness?
His father
Why did Miggery Sow help Roscuro with his plan?
she wanted to be a princess
What is Roscuro obsessed with?
Light
"The light was shining like a star just for him."
Simile
What word means "believe in and follow the practice of"
Adh____
Adhere
Who is the main protagonist and antagonist in the story?
Despereaux is the protagonist, a brave mouse who loves music and stories.
The antagonist is Roscuro, a rat who feels betrayed and seeks revenge.
Why did Antoinette name her son Despereaux?
for how sad and disappointed she was
Why are there piles of spoons, kettles, and bowls in the dungeon?
“Despereaux was a knight in shining armor.”
Metaphor
What word means "feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin"
Rep____
What was Despereaux’s brother’s name? Fur_____
Furlough
Why didn't the princess keep Despereaux?
Her father made her put him down
Where does most of the story take place?
In a castle with a dungeon, where mice, rats, and humans interact.
“The light danced on the walls.”
What word means "depart quickly or hurriedly; run away"
Sked______
Skedaddle
What does Despereaux's name mean?
Despair and Sadness
What broke Roscuro’s heart?
the look the Princess gave him
Who leads Despereaux to the Princess Pea in the dungeon?
The threadmaster
“He was so small, he could drown in a teardrop.”
Hyperbole
What word means "the quality or state of being faithless or disloyal; treachery"
Perf____
Perfidy
Who saves Despereaux in the dungeon and how?
Gregory the jailer saves him by tying him with a thread to keep him from getting lost.
Why does Roscuro change his mind about hurting Princess Pea?
forgiveness and soup
What item is used to guide Despereaux through the dungeon?
A red thread
Explain the theme of Light vs. Darkness
The story contrasts physical light and darkness as symbols for hope vs. despair, good vs. evil.
What word means "feeling or showing anger or annoyance as what is seen as unfair judgement"
Ind_____
Indignant