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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 decision does Roscuro make at that moment?
(a) That he will never come back upstairs again.
(b) That he will have revenge and something beautiful.
(c) That he will never go back downstairs.
(d) That he belongs in the dark.

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

3. What happens to Roscuro as a result of seeing the light from the match?
(a) He longs for more light.
(b) He's blinded.
(c) He's afraid of the light.
(d) He has a headache from the light.

4. How does the Princess describe Despereaux's ears?
(a) Like bits of cotton.
(b) Like remnants of silk.
(c) Like rose petals.
(d) Like small pieces of velvet.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many brothers and sisters are in Despereaux's litter?

2. What happens when he realizes this truth?

3. What does Roscuro find on the floor?

4. Why does the jailer have a rope around his ankle?

5. What is the new prisoner being jailed for?

(see the answer key)

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