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

2. What is the rope necklace Botticelli wears the locket on made from?
(a) The thread from threadbare clothing.
(b) The whiskers of mice.
(c) The hair from prisoners' heads.
(d) The thread of prisoners' blankets.

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

4. Who does Despereaux recognize as one of the guards?
(a) His brother Furlough.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His sister Merlot.

5. How does Despereaux describe the sound he hears?
(a) Honey-smooth.
(b) Honey-sweet.
(c) Honey-treat.
(d) Sugar-sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much thread does the threadmaster use?

2. What do stories do for Gregory?

3. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

4. What broke Roscuro's heart?

5. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

(see the answer key)

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