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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. Why does the jailer have a rope around his ankle?
(a) To tie up prisoners with.
(b) To guide him back to the beginning.
(c) To remind him that he is a prisoner.
(d) To keep him from falling into a deep hole.

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

3. Where does Gregory put Despereaux?
(a) On his bed.
(b) Up against his ear.
(c) On top of a bowl.
(d) On a shelf.

4. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Celery.
(c) Bread.
(d) Peanut butter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last of the great, ancient rules of mice?

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

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

4. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?

5. Who does Despereaux recognize as one of the guards?

(see the answer key)

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