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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 Despereaux wonder about that chills him?
(a) Do rats eat mice?
(b) Is there really a 'happily ever after'?
(c) How big are the rats?
(d) How many rats are there?

2. Where does Gregory put Despereaux?
(a) On his bed.
(b) Up against his ear.
(c) On top of a bowl.
(d) On a shelf.

3. What is the name of the kingdom?
(a) The Kingdom of Score.
(b) The Kingdom of Four.
(c) The Kingdom of More.
(d) The Kingdom of Dor.

4. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?
(a) Because Gregory is lonely.
(b) Because he spoke of love.
(c) Because of his big ears.
(d) Because he can tell stories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Despereaux's mother do when Despereaux is led away?

2. How does Botticelli know another prisoner will come along soon?

3. What does Despereaux's mother put on in honor of her youngest mouse being taken to the dungeon?

4. What does Roscuro stumble into when he leaves the dungeon?

5. What does the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?

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