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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. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?
(a) I worship you.
(b) I honor you.
(c) You are beautiful.
(d) I'm happy to have met you.

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

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

4. Where does the Mouse Council want to send Despereaux?
(a) To the Princess.
(b) To the King.
(c) To another colony.
(d) To the dungeon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing must all mice do?

2. What did Furlough not see the Princess do?

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

4. What part of Despereaux is complimented by the first human he meets?

5. What nationality is Despereaux's mother?

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