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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. Who is the first to find Despereaux in the dungeon?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Geoffrey.
(d) Furlough.

2. 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.

3. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?
(a) The Princess singing.
(b) King Phillip playing a piano.
(c) The Princess playing a flute.
(d) King Phillip playing his guitar and singing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last of the great, ancient rules of mice?

2. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

3. What does Despereaux decide he must do?

4. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?

5. How does Despereaux describe the sound he hears?

(see the answer key)

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