10 Questions
Why did Despereaux's siblings step back from him?
They were worried about his eyes being open.
What was shining onto the ceiling in an oval of brilliance?
Sunlight reflecting off the mirror
Who declared that Despereaux is the last mouse baby they will have?
Antoinette
Why did Antoinette decide not to have more mouse babies?
Because they were hard on her beauty and ruined her looks.
What did Despereaux do when he saw the sun reflecting off his mother's mirror?
He smiled up at the sight.
Why did Despereaux's siblings step back from him?
They thought there was something wrong with him.
What did Antoinette declare about having more mouse babies?
She proclaimed that Despereaux would be the last mouse baby.
Why did Despereaux's eyes should not have been open?
It was unusual for a mouse's eyes to be open.
What was Despereaux smiling at when his eyes were open?
He was smiling at the sun reflecting off his mother's mirror.
How did Despereaux's siblings react to his appearance?
They stepped back from him.
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.
Test your knowledge of 'The Tale of Despereaux' with this quiz based on the opening lines of the book. Explore the story of a mouse with unusually large ears and his adventures in a captivating world.
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