Book the First
Why did Despereaux's mom choose to name her son, "Despereaux?"
For all of the sadness he caused her
What was the queen's favorite food?
Soup
Who told Mig to beware of the rats?
Gregory
Why does Miggery Sow believe in Roscuro's plan?
Because she wants to be a princess so badly
What is a heavy blow or hit called?
Clout
What is Despereaux's brother's name who brought him to the mouse council?
Furlough
What did the prisoner trade for a red table cloth, a hen, and a handful of cigarettes?
His daughter (Miggery Sow)
What is Miggery Sow's dream?
To be a princess
Why does Princess Pea offer Roscuro a bowl of soup?
To stop her own heart from breaking
What is a fancy way to say goodbye?
Farewell
What was the jailer's name?
Gregory
What do Roscuro and Despereaux have in common?
They both like light
Why was Mig assigned to deliver Gregory's meals in the dungeon?
She did not perform her jobs well
What leads to Gregory's death?
Roscuro chewed through his rope and he got lost in the dungeon
What is another word for thin watery soup
Broth
Why did Despereaux's father say he would die soon?
He was born with his eyes open
What "beautiful" kitchen utensil did Roscuro take to make him feel better?
Spoon
Why did Mig agree to help Roscuro?
He promised she could be Princess Pea
What was the relationship between Princess Pea & Despereaux at the end of the book?
They were good friends
What is another word for something that is outrageously wicked or evil?
Diabolical
What did Antoinette say as they took Despereaux away to the dungeon?
Adieu!
What does Boticelli say is the meaning of life?
Making others suffer
Why does Roscuro want revenge on the princess?
The princess gave him a mean look when he fell in the queen's soup
The red thread around Despereaux's neck breaks. What does this symbolize?
That he is free & goes into the dungeon because he wants to
What is another word for comfort?
Solace