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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Princess say to Despereaux?

2. Who's food does Mig finally get told to deliver?

3. What was the King dreaming as Pea is led down to the dungeon?

4. What does Roscuro do first in his plan?

5. How old are both the Princess and Mig now?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the soldiers come to Uncle's house?

2. What does Despereaux see after he grabs hold of Botticelli's tail and is led through the dungeon?

3. How does Roscuro introduce himself to Miggery and what does he tell her?

4. When does Mig dig in and refuse to help?

5. What other positions does Miggery hold and why don't they work out?

6. What do Roscuro and Mig ask the Princess to do before they take her down to the dungeon?

7. How does Despereaux come to be back in the kitchen with Mig and the cook?

8. Why does Roscuro give up?

9. How does Roscuro lose his tail?

10. How is Despereaux injured, despite Mig's attempt to ensure his freedom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the meaning of Chiaroscuro? How is this name ironic given that it was given to a rat and why? What is almost prophetic about this name? In what way are Chiaroscuro and Despereaux very similar? What character traits do they share?

Essay Topic 2

How does Despereaux cope with being thrown into the dungeon? What does he do to reassure himself? How do his actions save his life? What causes Despereaux to faint for the second time in one day? What is the first thing he sees when he comes to?

Essay Topic 3

What is Despereaux's biggest concern as he is being led to the dungeon? What is significant about the guards that are escorting him? What consideration does he ask for? Is his last request granted? Why is it so important to Despereaux?

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