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

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

3. What incredible thing happens when the Princess smiles at Despereaux?
(a) He forgets he is a mouse.
(b) He falls in love.
(c) He discovers his destiny.
(d) He hears music.

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

5. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?
(a) To read a bedtime story.
(b) To eat the bindings.
(c) To educate him.
(d) To show him how to read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many mice are in the Mouse Council.

3. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?

4. What does Despereaux do in the library?

5. What one thing must all mice do?

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