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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Despereaux want before the guards lead him to the dungeon?
(a) A last word with the Princess.
(b) A piece of cheese.
(c) A last meal.
(d) A change of clothes.

2. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?
(a) The bad smell.
(b) The thick walls.
(c) The water.
(d) The odd sounds.

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

4. What do stories do for Gregory?
(a) Make light.
(b) Teach him to read.
(c) Distract him.
(d) Help him see.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the threadmaster and Despereaux have in common?

3. What incredible thing happens when the Princess smiles at Despereaux?

4. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?

5. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?

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