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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. What does the jailer show Despereaux?
(a) A pile of bones.
(b) A pile of old photographs.
(c) A pile of spoons, kettle and soup bowls.
(d) A pile of love letters.

2. On what day does Roscuro leave the dungeon to go into the light of the castle?
(a) On the day Despereaux is born.
(b) On the King's anniversary.
(c) On the Princess's birthday.
(d) On Despereaux's first birthday.

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

4. What makes the Princess cry?
(a) Her father banishes Despereaux from the castle.
(b) Her father condemns Despereaux to death.
(c) Her father fears Despereaux.
(d) Her father yells at Despereaux.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the threadmaster and Despereaux have in common?

2. What does 'Uncle' wear to mock her?

3. Which rat was born in the dungeon several years before Despereaux was born?

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

5. What does Despereaux begin by reciting?

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