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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Second: Chapters 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?
(a) They ruin her beauty.
(b) They make her feel too sad.
(c) They never stop needing.
(d) They are too much work.

2. What does Despereaux decide he must do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Hide.
(c) Cry.
(d) Be brave.

3. What does Botticelli have on a long, braided rope?
(a) A pearl.
(b) A locket.
(c) A gold chunk.
(d) A diamond.

4. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?
(a) His eyes were open.
(b) He never cried.
(c) He held his finger.
(d) He smiled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much thread does the threadmaster use?

2. Why does the jailer have a rope around his ankle?

3. What did Despereaux do instead of searching for food like the rest?

4. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

5. What two reasons make the dungeon so dangerous?

(see the answer key)

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