The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some... Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Book the First: Chapters 1-10

1. What nationality is Despereaux's mother?

French.

2. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?

None.

3. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

Humans.

4. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?

To eat the bindings.

5. What does Despereaux do in the library?

He reads the books.

6. Who does Despereaux reveal himself to?

Princess Pea.

7. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?

I honor you.

8. Who does Lester call?

The Mouse Council.

9. What is Despereaux's father's name?

Lester.

10. Where does the Mouse Council want to send Despereaux?

To the dungeon.

11. What part of Despereaux is complimented by the first human he meets?

His ears.

12. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?

His eyes were open.

13. Why does...
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