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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Despereaux begin by reciting?
(a) While the cat is away.......
(b) There once was a mouse named Despereaux....
(c) If I were a rich mouse.................
(d) Once upon a time....

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

3. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?
(a) The Princess playing a flute.
(b) King Phillip playing his guitar and singing.
(c) The Princess singing.
(d) King Phillip playing a piano.

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

5. What does Despereaux want before the guards lead him to the dungeon?
(a) A piece of cheese.
(b) A change of clothes.
(c) A last word with the Princess.
(d) A last meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the jailer have a rope around his ankle?

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

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

4. How does Gregory see in the darkness?

5. What nationality is Despereaux's mother?

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