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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the Princess cry?
(a) Her father fears Despereaux.
(b) Her father condemns Despereaux to death.
(c) Her father yells at Despereaux.
(d) Her father banishes Despereaux from the castle.

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

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

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

5. Who does Lester call?
(a) The Mouse Council.
(b) The King.
(c) The Princess.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?

2. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?

3. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?

4. What is Despereaux's destiny?

5. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?

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