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

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

3. Who does Lester call?
(a) The Mouse Council.
(b) The King.
(c) His family.
(d) The Princess.

4. What does Roscuro find on the floor?
(a) A single shoe.
(b) The Queen's soup spoon.
(c) A butter knife.
(d) The Queen's broach.

5. How does Botticelli know another prisoner will come along soon?
(a) Because he heard Gergory talking about it.
(b) Because the king punished people more on Tuesdays.
(c) Because there hadn't been one for a while.
(d) Because there is evil in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?

2. What is the meaning of life according to Botticelli?

3. What does the light do to Roscuro?

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

5. What does Roscuro tell Botticelli he wants to do?

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