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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Pea announce when her father finished playing and singing?
(a) That she wanted to find a friend for Despereaux.
(b) That she wanted to rid the castle of cats.
(c) That she was going to keep Despereaux.
(d) That she wanted to save Despereaux.

2. Other than ridiculous, how is love described in this tale?
(a) Purposeful and determined.
(b) Heartfelt and devoted.
(c) Joyful and illuminating.
(d) Wonderful and powerful.

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

4. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?
(a) He was a guard caught sleeping on shift.
(b) He was caught stealing.
(c) He is the jailer.
(d) He spilled the soup in the king's lap.

5. Who is the first to find Despereaux in the dungeon?
(a) Geoffrey.
(b) Furlough.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Frederick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?

2. Who does Despereaux reveal himself to?

3. How many mice has Gregory saved before Despereaux?

4. What does Despereaux begin by reciting?

5. What does Despereaux decide he must do?

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