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Why did Despereaux's siblings step back from him?
Why did Despereaux's siblings step back from him?
- They were disappointed with his behavior.
- They were scared of his big ears.
- They were upset about the sunlight reflecting off the mirror
- They were worried about his eyes being open. (correct)
What was shining onto the ceiling in an oval of brilliance?
What was shining onto the ceiling in an oval of brilliance?
- Fireflies
- The moonlight
- A candle flame
- Sunlight reflecting off the mirror (correct)
Who declared that Despereaux is the last mouse baby they will have?
Who declared that Despereaux is the last mouse baby they will have?
- Antoinette (correct)
- The father
- Merlot
- Furlough
Why did Antoinette decide not to have more mouse babies?
Why did Antoinette decide not to have more mouse babies?
What did Despereaux do when he saw the sun reflecting off his mother's mirror?
What did Despereaux do when he saw the sun reflecting off his mother's mirror?
Why did Despereaux's siblings step back from him?
Why did Despereaux's siblings step back from him?
What did Antoinette declare about having more mouse babies?
What did Antoinette declare about having more mouse babies?
Why did Despereaux's eyes should not have been open?
Why did Despereaux's eyes should not have been open?
What was Despereaux smiling at when his eyes were open?
What was Despereaux smiling at when his eyes were open?
How did Despereaux's siblings react to his appearance?
How did Despereaux's siblings react to his appearance?
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Study Notes
Despereaux's Family
- Despereaux is a mouse who is born with unusually large ears and open eyes, which is unusual for mice.
- Despereaux's siblings, including Merlot and Furlough, are surprised and unimpressed by his appearance.
- Despereaux's mother, Antoinette, is tired of having mice babies and believes they are a disappointment and a strain on her beauty.
Despereaux's Unique Features
- Despereaux's eyes are open, which is abnormal for mice, and he is staring at the sun reflecting off his mother's mirror.
- The light from the mirror is shining onto the ceiling in an oval of brilliance, and Despereaux is smiling up at the sight.
Family Reaction
- Despereaux's father seems to be worried about his son's unusual features, saying "There's something wrong with him."
- Despereaux's brothers and sisters step back, away from the new mouse, showing their disapproval.
- Antoinette declares that Despereaux will be her last mouse baby, and she will not have any more.
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