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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Second: Chapters 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?
(a) Like remnants of silk.
(b) Like rose petals.
(c) Like bits of cotton.
(d) Like small pieces of velvet.

2. Why does Despereaux tell the jailer he cannot die?
(a) Because he is too young.
(b) Because he wants to read.
(c) Because he is in love.
(d) Becaue he wants to learn how to write.

3. What two reasons make the dungeon so dangerous?
(a) The cold and the dark.
(b) The maze and the cold.
(c) The rats and other prisoners.
(d) The rats and the maze.

4. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?
(a) Adieu (Farewell).
(b) Be brave.
(c) Take me.
(d) Have mercy.

5. What part of Despereaux is complimented by the first human he meets?
(a) His hands.
(b) His feet.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His ears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Despereaux recognize as one of the guards?

2. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?

3. Who is the first to find Despereaux in the dungeon?

4. What did Furlough not see the Princess do?

5. What decision does Roscuro make at that moment?

(see the answer key)

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