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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Third: Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregory call the dungeon?
(a) The most dangerous place in the world.
(b) The last place on earth.
(c) The darkest place in the universe.
(d) The treacherous dark heart of the world.

2. Why is Gregory in the dungeon?
(a) He is the jailer.
(b) He was a guard caught sleeping on shift.
(c) He was caught stealing.
(d) He spilled the soup in the king's lap.

3. What does the soldier tell 'Uncle' is against the law?
(a) To own so many sheep.
(b) To hit the girl he owns.
(c) To bad mouth the king or his policy.
(d) To own another human being.

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

5. What didn't Mig's father do when he left her?
(a) Make a promise to her.
(b) Say goodbye.
(c) Give her a hug.
(d) Look back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

2. What else did the King order?

3. What nationality is Despereaux's mother?

4. What is the meaning of life according to Botticelli?

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

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