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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. What does Roscuro climb to?
(a) The chandelier.
(b) The book shelf.
(c) A tree.
(d) The serving table.

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

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

4. What does Botticelli try to teach Roscuro?
(a) How to hunt for food.
(b) How to torture a prisoner.
(c) How to find Gregory.
(d) How to catch mice.

5. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?
(a) Be brave.
(b) Take me.
(c) Have mercy.
(d) Adieu (Farewell).

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?

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

3. What is the rope necklace Botticelli wears the locket on made from?

4. What did the King do after his Queen died?

5. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?

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