The Tale Of Despereaux
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Short answer multiple choice quiz on the first part of The Tale of Despereaux
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What was different about Despereaux when he was born?
- A.
He was gray in color
- B.
He was born with his eyes open
- C.
He was extremely large
Correct Answer
B. He was born with his eyes openExplanation
Despereaux was different from other mice because he was born with his eyes open. This is unusual as most mice are born blind and their eyes open after a few days. Despereaux's ability to see from the moment he was born made him unique and set him apart from his peers.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why did Despereaux's mother name him Despereaux?
- A.
Because he was such a cute little fellow
- B.
Because of all the despair and disappointment she felt about him
- C.
Because he was the last baby she was going to have
Correct Answer
B. Because of all the despair and disappointment she felt about himExplanation
Despereaux's mother named him Despereaux because of all the despair and disappointment she felt about him. This suggests that she had low expectations for him or felt let down by him in some way. The name Despereaux reflects her negative emotions towards him, possibly indicating that she did not have high hopes for his future.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is NOT one of Despereaux's characteristics?
- A.
He is very small
- B.
He is sickly
- C.
He is not very smart
Correct Answer
C. He is not very smartExplanation
Despereaux's characteristics include being very small and sickly, but he is not described as being not very smart. This implies that Despereaux is intelligent, despite his small size and health issues.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What two things did Despereaux's sister try to teach him?
- A.
How to read and write
- B.
How to scurry and nibble on paper
- C.
How to hide and sleep
Correct Answer
B. How to scurry and nibble on paperExplanation
Despereaux's sister tried to teach him how to scurry and nibble on paper. This suggests that Despereaux's sister was trying to teach him basic mouse skills, such as how to move quickly and quietly (scurry) and how to chew on paper (nibble). These skills are essential for survival and navigating their environment as mice.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When his sister said that the squiggly lines in the book were tasty, she was referring to the words written in ink.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The correct answer is true because the statement mentions that the sister found the squiggly lines in the book tasty. However, it clarifies that she was actually referring to the words written in ink. This implies that she enjoyed reading the book or found the content interesting, rather than actually finding the physical lines on the page tasty.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When Despereaux looked at the book, he discovered that he could
Correct Answer
readExplanation
Despereaux discovered that he could read when he looked at the book.Rate this question:
- 7.
What do you think will happen next in the story?????
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