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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. How does Gregory see in the darkness?
(a) With a glowstick
(b) With a flashlight.
(c) With a candle.
(d) His eyes have adapted.

2. What does Despereaux do in the library?
(a) He reads the books.
(b) He researches his heritage.
(c) He looks out the window.
(d) He eats the bindings.

3. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?
(a) Be brave.
(b) Find his way out.
(c) Search for the leader.
(d) Wait for rescue.

4. How much thread does the threadmaster use?
(a) Just enough for the neck.
(b) Just enough to wrap around his finger twice.
(c) Enough to wrap around his waist twice.
(d) Enough to use as a rope if twined together.

5. What is Despereaux's father's name?
(a) Lester.
(b) Maxime.
(c) Chester.
(d) Charlie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Pea announce when her father finished playing and singing?

2. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?

3. What does perfidy mean?

4. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?

5. Why does Despereaux tell the jailer he cannot die?

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