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Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Why did Antionette name her baby mouse Despereaux?
  1. for how happy she was
  2. for how sad and disappointed she was
  3. for the beautiful sunshine
  4. because she knew he was going to be brave
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Why was Despereaux so different when he was born?
  1. He had small ears and his eyes were closed
  2. He has big ears and his eyes were closed
  3. He has big ears and his eyes were open
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
According to the book, mice are supposed to think constantly of...
  1. cats
  2. food
  3. mouse traps
  4. carving knives
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Despereaux's brother and sister try to teach him...
  1. how to scurry
  2. how to eat the pages of a book
  3. how to be a "real mouse."
  4. ALL OF THE ABOVE
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
What was Despereaux's brother's name?
  1. Tilling
  2. Furlough
  3. Merlot
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Despereaux...
  1. is very healthy
  2. sneezes often
  3. faints at loud noises
  4. none of the above
Grade 2 The Tale of Despereaux
Why didn't the princess keep Despereaux?
  1. She did not like him
  2. Her father made her put him down
  3. He ran away
  4. He bit her
Grade 2 The Tale of Despereaux
What was unusual about Despereaux's eyes when his born?
  1. they were red
  2. they were closed
  3. they were open
Grade 2 The Tale of Despereaux
What did Despereaux's name mean?
  1. despair and sadness
  2. small mouse
  3. big ears
Grade 2 The Tale of Despereaux
Who loved Despereaux?
  1. Princess Pea
  2. Merlot
  3. Antionette
Grade 2 The Tale of Despereaux
What did Furlough try to teach Despereaux?
  1. sing
  2. eat paper
  3. scurry
Grade 2 The Tale of Despereaux
Who told on Despereaux?
  1. Merlot
  2. Furlough
  3. Antionette