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

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

3. Who does Lester call?
(a) The Princess.
(b) The King.
(c) The Mouse Council.
(d) His family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many mice are in the Mouse Council.

3. Who does Despereaux reveal himself to?

4. What does Despereaux do in the library?

5. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

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