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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. Who is the first to find Despereaux in the dungeon?
(a) Geoffrey.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Furlough.
(d) Gregory.

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

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

4. Why does a piece of red string get tied around Despereaux's neck?
(a) To be used as a portable sewing kit.
(b) To mark him as a condemned mouse.
(c) To remember his family by.
(d) So he can use it to find his way in the dark.

5. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?
(a) I worship you.
(b) You are beautiful.
(c) I honor you.
(d) I'm happy to have met you.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two reasons make the dungeon so dangerous?

2. What do stories do for Gregory?

3. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?

4. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?

5. What broke Roscuro's heart?

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