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

2. How does Gregory see in the darkness?
(a) With a candle.
(b) His eyes have adapted.
(c) With a glowstick
(d) With a flashlight.

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

4. What does Despereaux believe his duty is?
(a) To survive the rats.
(b) To serve the Princess.
(c) To be in love.
(d) To live.

5. How many mice has Gregory saved before Despereaux?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than ridiculous, how is love described in this tale?

2. What do the guards tell Antoinette will happen to her son?

3. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?

4. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

5. What other crime did he commit that he wasn't caught for?

(see the answer key)

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