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

2. What did Furlough not see the Princess do?
(a) Pick Despereaux up.
(b) Kiss Despereaux.
(c) Invite Despereaux to dinner.
(d) Take Despereaux to her private quarters.

3. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?
(a) Adieu (Farewell).
(b) Have mercy.
(c) Be brave.
(d) Take me.

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

5. How does Gregory see in the darkness?
(a) With a flashlight.
(b) With a glowstick
(c) With a candle.
(d) His eyes have adapted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?

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

3. How much thread does the threadmaster use?

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

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

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