1. Vocabulary-Book three The Tale of Despereaux:
Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread

2. Ch. 24-a handful of cigarettes, a red tablecloth and a hen Sow
Find it in the chapter… “It’s me, Ma. Miggery Sow.” Which definition fits? verb -to plant seeds in an area of ground noun -a fully grown female pig

3. Ch. 25-a vicious circle cauliflower
Find it in the chapter… “So it was that after a time, the young Mig’s ears came to resemble not so much ears as pieces of cauliflower stuck to either side of her head.” Does the definition fit? noun -a vegetable that has a head of white flowers

4. Ch. 26-Royalty slumbering
Find it in the chapter… “Looking at the royal family had awakened some deep and slumbering need in her…” Does the definition fit? adjective -sleeping

5. Ch. 27-a wish glittering
Find it in the chapter… “I saw them all glittering and glowing, and there was a little princess wearing her own crown and riding on a little white tippy-toed horse.” Which definition fits? verb-1. shining brightly 2. appealing in an exciting or fancy way

6. Ch. 28-to the castle servant
Find it in the chapter… “’ Gor!,’ said Mig, satisfied. ‘A servant I will be, not a slave.’” Does the definition fit? noun-a person who is paid to do household chores, such as cooking and cleaning

7. Ch. 29-start with the cursy and finish with the thread curtsy
Find it in the chapter… “…she is royalty, so you must make sure you curtsy.” Does the definition fit? verb - a formal way of greeting an important person (such as a king or a queen) when a woman shows respect by placing on foot in front of the other and bending at the knees.

8. Ch.30-to the dungeon slow-witted
Find it in the chapter… “And, too, she was not the sharpest knife in the drawer. That is, she was a bit slow- witted.” Which definition fits? adjective -slow to understand, think or learn

9. Ch.31-a song in the dark ominous
Find it in the chapter… “It was quiet in an ominous way; it was quiet in the way of small, frightening sounds.” Does the definition fit? adjective-suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

10. Ch.32-beware of the rats beware
Find it in the chapter… “Did they instruct you, too, to beware of the rats?” Does the definition fit? verb -to be careful, act in a way that shows you know there may be danger or trouble

11. Ch.33-a rat who knows her name Triumph
Find it in the chapter… ”You have known your share of tragedy,” said Roscuro to Mig. “Perhaps it is time for you to make the acquaintance of triumph and glory.” Which definition fits? noun -1. a great or important victory 2. an important achievement or success 3. the very happy or joyful feeling that comes from victory or success Synonym: glory