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

2. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Celery.
(c) Bread.
(d) Peanut butter.

3. What is Despereaux's father's name?
(a) Maxime.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Chester.
(d) Lester.

4. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?
(a) Because of his big ears.
(b) Because he can tell stories.
(c) Because he spoke of love.
(d) Because Gregory is lonely.

5. What happens to Roscuro as a result of seeing the light from the match?
(a) He's blinded.
(b) He has a headache from the light.
(c) He longs for more light.
(d) He's afraid of the light.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roscuro offer to do?

2. What does Roscuro stumble into when he leaves the dungeon?

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

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

5. What does Despereaux's mother do when Despereaux is led away?

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