The Heroic Journey of Despereaux
In the kingdom of Dor, a small mouse named Despereaux was born. Unlike other mice, Despereaux was different. He was not interested in gnawing books but in reading them. He fell in love with music, stories, and Princess Pea. This love led him to defy the Mouse Council's rules and traditions, making him an outcast. However, Despereaux was not deterred. His journey took him through dark dungeons and rat-filled corners. Along the way, he met peculiar characters, some friendly, like the gentle Princess Pea, and others menacing, like the revengeful rat, Roscuro. Despite the dangers, his bravery, faith in the goodness of others, and undying love for the princess guided him. In the end, it is Despereaux's courage and heart that save the day, teaching us that even the smallest creatures can be heroes.
Question 1
What does Despereaux love the most?
Cheese
Music, stories, and Princess Pea
Gnawing books
Other mice
Roscuro
Question 2
Which of the following best describes Despereaux's character?
Coward
Selfish
Brave and loving
Rude
Indifferent
Question 3
What does the term 'outcast' mean in the context of the story?
A leader
A hero
A person who is excluded by others
A soldier
A ruler
Question 4
What helps guide Despereaux through his journey?
A map
His size
His bravery, faith in the goodness of others, and love for the princess
His strength
His knowledge of books
Question 5
What does Despereaux's journey teach us?
The importance of following rules
That small creatures cannot be heroes
That love is dangerous
That even the smallest creatures can be heroes
That rats are evil
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Assign the ReadTheory pretest to determine students' reading levels.
