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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Fourth: Chapters 44-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?
(a) The thick walls.
(b) The bad smell.
(c) The odd sounds.
(d) The water.

2. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?
(a) He never cried.
(b) He smiled.
(c) He held his finger.
(d) His eyes were open.

3. How does Mig try to help?
(a) She tries to kick Roscuro out of the way.
(b) She calls out to the King's guard.
(c) She tries to cut off Roscuro's head with a knife.
(d) She throws the chains at Roscuro.

4. What is the most basic and elemental rule that all mice adhere to?
(a) Never chase cats.
(b) Never reveal yourself to humans.
(c) Never walk a straight line.
(d) Never eat cheese in the morning.

5. What does Roscuro smell on Despereaux's whiskers?
(a) Fear.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soup.
(d) Tears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?

2. What does the Princess ask Roscuro?

3. What expression does Mig use before almost every sentence?

4. What is Despereaux's last name?

5. Why does Despereaux tell the jailer he cannot die?

(see the answer key)

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