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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 3 The Tale of Despereaux
The honey-sweet sound that Despereaux has been hearing is .........         music        
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Instead of eating the pages of the book, Despereaux                the book.
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
What is the "most basic mice rule" that Despereaux breaks?
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Instead of thinking of food, Despereaux is                .
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
Despereaux refuses to eat the book because it would ruin the story. What does the word "ruin" mean?
Grade 3 The Tale of Despereaux
What do Despereaux's aunt and uncle say about him?