What makes Despereaux different from other mice? How do these differences affects what happens in the story? Be specific.
Describe the three (3) settings in the story: the rat world, the mouse world, and the human world. Be descriptive and detailed.
Describe how the four (4) books are woven together. What did you think of this technique?
Discuss how Kate DiCamillo develops a theme of "Light" and "Dark".
"Love is powerful, wonderful, and ridiculous"- how does this quote relate to Despereaux?