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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Fourth: Chapters 34-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Despereaux's mother put on in honor of her youngest mouse being taken to the dungeon?
(a) A new hat.
(b) A tremendous amount of makeup.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A black veil.

2. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?
(a) To read a bedtime story.
(b) To show him how to read.
(c) To eat the bindings.
(d) To educate him.

3. What does Roscuro tell Botticelli he wants to do?
(a) Let someone else torture the prisoner.
(b) Move to another dungeon.
(c) Go upstairs into the light.
(d) Leave the dungeon for ever.

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

5. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does he fall to?

2. Other than ridiculous, how is love described in this tale?

3. What happens when Mig tries to curtsy?

4. What is the name of the kingdom?

5. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

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