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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 one thing must all mice do?
(a) Avoid cats.
(b) Conform.
(c) Have a family.
(d) Learn to read.

2. What does Botticelli do when the door opens to admit a prisoner?
(a) He runs into the darkness.
(b) He runs to get Gregory.
(c) He looks away from the light at the door.
(d) He runs to get Roscuro.

3. What do the threadmaster and Despereaux have in common?
(a) They both think the Princess is beautiful.
(b) They both like music.
(c) They have the same father.
(d) They both enjoy reading.

4. What is the new prisoner being jailed for?
(a) Stealing two horses (one Arabian and one Palimino).
(b) Stealing four chickens.
(c) Stealing six cows (two Jerseys and four Guernseys).
(d) Stealing blankets.

5. What does Gregory do?
(a) Burns Roscuro's whiskers.
(b) Chases him into the darkest part of the dungeon.
(c) Locks him in a cage.
(d) Kicks him out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Botticelli try to teach Roscuro?

2. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?

3. What does Despereaux want before the guards lead him to the dungeon?

4. What is the last of the great, ancient rules of mice?

5. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?

(see the answer key)

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