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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 did Despereaux do instead of searching for food like the rest?
(a) He explored.
(b) He listened to the music.
(c) He read.
(d) He slept.

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

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

4. What one thing must all mice do?
(a) Avoid cats.
(b) Conform.
(c) Learn to read.
(d) Have a family.

5. What is the most basic and elemental rule that all mice adhere to?
(a) Never reveal yourself to humans.
(b) Never walk a straight line.
(c) Never eat cheese in the morning.
(d) Never chase cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?

2. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?

3. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?

4. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?

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

(see the answer key)

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