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

2. What do the threadmaster and Despereaux have in common?
(a) They have the same father.
(b) They both think the Princess is beautiful.
(c) They both enjoy reading.
(d) They both like music.

3. How many mice has Gregory saved before Despereaux?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

4. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?
(a) His eyes were open.
(b) He never cried.
(c) He smiled.
(d) He held his finger.

5. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?
(a) Like bits of cotton.
(b) Like rose petals.
(c) Like remnants of silk.
(d) Like small pieces of velvet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Princess cry?

2. Where does Gregory put Despereaux?

3. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?

4. What do stories do for Gregory?

5. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?

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