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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?
(a) They ruin her beauty.
(b) They make her feel too sad.
(c) They never stop needing.
(d) They are too much work.

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

3. What is the last of the great, ancient rules of mice?
(a) Never touch humans.
(b) Never speak to humans.
(c) Never allow humans to touch a mouse.
(d) Never reveal a mouse's house to a human.

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

5. What did the Pea announce when her father finished playing and singing?
(a) That she was going to keep Despereaux.
(b) That she wanted to save Despereaux.
(c) That she wanted to rid the castle of cats.
(d) That she wanted to find a friend for Despereaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing must all mice do?

2. What is Despereaux's last name?

3. Who does Despereaux reveal himself to?

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

5. What does Despereaux do in the library?

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