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

2. How much thread does the threadmaster use?
(a) Just enough for the neck.
(b) Enough to wrap around his waist twice.
(c) Just enough to wrap around his finger twice.
(d) Enough to use as a rope if twined together.

3. Where does the Mouse Council want to send Despereaux?
(a) To the dungeon.
(b) To the King.
(c) To the Princess.
(d) To another colony.

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

5. What choice is 'Uncle' given?
(a) To help with collections or go to the dungeon.
(b) To hand over his girl, and soup kettle, spoons and bowls or go to the dungeon.
(c) To serve the King or go to the dungeon.
(d) To apologize or be given a good clout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the guards tell Antoinette will happen to her son?

2. When did Miggery Sow's mother die?

3. What does Mig want to wear?

4. What does the jailer show Despereaux?

5. What is the Princess making?

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