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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 the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?
(a) That a mouse has been discovered.
(b) That a crime has been committed.
(c) That a meeting is being called.
(d) That an important decision must be made.

2. What nationality is Despereaux's mother?
(a) French.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Italian.
(d) German.

3. How many mice are in the Mouse Council.
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Ten.

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

5. Who does Despereaux reveal himself to?
(a) Princess Pea.
(b) The Mouse Council.
(c) The King.
(d) Prince Lester.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Princess cry?

2. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?

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

4. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

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

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