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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. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?
(a) To read a bedtime story.
(b) To eat the bindings.
(c) To educate him.
(d) To show him how to read.

2. What does Despereaux do in the library?
(a) He eats the bindings.
(b) He looks out the window.
(c) He reads the books.
(d) He researches his heritage.

3. What does the light do to Roscuro?
(a) Fills him with wonder.
(b) Blinds him.
(c) Fills him with sadness.
(d) Makes him turn away.

4. What does Botticelli do when the door opens to admit a prisoner?
(a) He runs into the darkness.
(b) He runs to get Roscuro.
(c) He runs to get Gregory.
(d) He looks away from the light at the door.

5. What incredible thing happens when the Princess smiles at Despereaux?
(a) He discovers his destiny.
(b) He falls in love.
(c) He forgets he is a mouse.
(d) He hears music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Despereaux's last name?

2. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?

3. Who arrived at the castle on the same evening?

4. What is the rope necklace Botticelli wears the locket on made from?

5. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?

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