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

2. How much thread does the threadmaster use?
(a) Just enough for the neck.
(b) Enough to use as a rope if twined together.
(c) Enough to wrap around his waist twice.
(d) Just enough to wrap around his finger twice.

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) To remember his family by.
(d) So he can use it to find his way in the dark.

4. What does the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?
(a) That a crime has been committed.
(b) That a mouse has been discovered.
(c) That an important decision must be made.
(d) That a meeting is being called.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Despereaux tell the jailer he cannot die?

2. Who is the first to find Despereaux in the dungeon?

3. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?

4. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?

5. What does Gregory call the dungeon?

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