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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roscuro climb to?
(a) The book shelf.
(b) A tree.
(c) The serving table.
(d) The chandelier.

2. What decision does Roscuro make at that moment?
(a) That he will have revenge and something beautiful.
(b) That he will never go back downstairs.
(c) That he belongs in the dark.
(d) That he will never come back upstairs again.

3. 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.

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

5. What is Despereaux's last name?
(a) Filling.
(b) Billing.
(c) Milling.
(d) Tilling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?

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

3. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?

4. What happens when he realizes this truth?

5. What were the last words the Queen spoke?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Despereaux to fall in love with the Princess?

2. What does the threadmaster ask Despereaux as he is doing his job?

3. What does Despereaux do in the all encompassing darkness to make himself feel brave?

4. What fascination does Roscuro develop even though he is told it is not proper?

5. What is the outcome of Chiaroscuro's trip into the light?

6. What happens when the King orders that all of the rats be killed?

7. What is the purpose of the Mouse Council?

8. How does Despereaux's behavior get him into trouble?

9. Why does Despereaux refuse to renounce his actions in front of the Mouse Council?

10. What does Despereaux suddenly find unbearable, and what does he ask the guards?

(see the answer keys)

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