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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Third: Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Despereaux describe the sound he hears?
(a) Sugar-sweet.
(b) Honey-treat.
(c) Honey-smooth.
(d) Honey-sweet.

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

3. What do the guards tell Antoinette will happen to her son?
(a) The rats will eat him.
(b) He will become an albino.
(c) He will starve to death.
(d) He will be a slave.

4. What one thing must all mice do?
(a) Learn to read.
(b) Have a family.
(c) Conform.
(d) Avoid cats.

5. Why does a piece of red string get tied around Despereaux's neck?
(a) To mark him as a condemned mouse.
(b) To remember his family by.
(c) So he can use it to find his way in the dark.
(d) To be used as a portable sewing kit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many mice are in the Mouse Council.

2. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?

3. What does Roscuro do that gets him into trouble with Gregory?

4. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?

5. Where does the Mouse Council want to send Despereaux?

(see the answer key)

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