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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. When the Princess sees him and calls out, what does Roscuro realize?
(a) That he does no belong upstairs.
(b) That he is revered upstairs.
(c) That he does not want to be a rat.
(d) That no one will love him upstairs.

2. Who does Despereaux reveal himself to?
(a) Princess Pea.
(b) Prince Lester.
(c) The Mouse Council.
(d) The King.

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

4. What does Botticelli do when the door opens to admit a prisoner?
(a) He looks away from the light at the door.
(b) He runs into the darkness.
(c) He runs to get Roscuro.
(d) He runs to get Gregory.

5. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?
(a) To live.
(b) To survive the rats.
(c) To serve the Princess.
(d) To be in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What broke Roscuro's heart?

2. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

3. How does Despereaux describe the sound he hears?

4. What does Despereaux wonder about that chills him?

5. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?

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