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

2. What broke Roscuro's heart?
(a) That he would not be a guest at the party.
(b) The look the Princess gave him.
(c) The way the King cried for his wife.
(d) That he would never be welcome in the light.

3. What does 'Uncle' wear to mock her?
(a) A tablespoon on his nose.
(b) A kettle on his head.
(c) A bowl on his head.
(d) A tablecloth cape.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?

2. Why does a piece of red string get tied around Despereaux's neck?

3. How does Botticelli know another prisoner will come along soon?

4. Who does Mig see on her seventh birthday?

5. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?

(see the answer key)

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