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What was strange about Despereaux when he was born?
He had big ears and his eyes were open
What does Miggery cut off?
Despereaux's tail
What happens to Despereaux after he is caught talking to the princess?
He is sent to the dungeon
In which room of the castle does Despereaux read books?
The library
What quality does Despereaux show when he goes to save the princess?
courage or bravery
What does Despereaux let the princess to do, which is not allowed?
Touch him
Where are the rats living?
the dungeon
What accident causes the queen’s death?
Roscuro falls into her soup and frightens her
Where does Miggery Sow first see the princess?
While working in a field
"Love is a powerful thing, capable of moving __________."
mountains
What does Roscuro want that is different from other rats?
To live in the light
What object does Despereaux use like a sword at the end?
a needle
What does the king do to soup after the queen dies?
He bans it.
What is the name of the kingdom?
Kingdom of Dor
"There is nothing ___________in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name.”
sweeter
What shape of ears does Miggery Sow have?
Like cauliflower
What three things is Miggery Sow traded for by her father?
A chicken (or hen), cigarettes, and a red tablecloth
What plan do Roscuro and Miggery Sow make?
To kidnap Princess Pea
What is the cook doing in the kitchen that is illegal?
Making soup
What important choice does Princess Pea make at the end of the story?
to forgive
What does Gregory the jailer ask for in exchange for saving Despereaux's life?
stories
Who did Despereaux dream was in an empty suit of armour?
A knight
Why did the Mouse Council think Despereaux was a ghost at the end of the story?
He was covered in flour
What rolls away from Despereaux down the stairs of the dungeon?
The spool of red thread
“______________, reader, is, I think, something very much like hope and love - a powerful, wonderful thing."
Forgiveness