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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Despereax notices about the dungeon?
(a) The odd sounds.
(b) The thick walls.
(c) The bad smell.
(d) The water.

2. What does perfidy mean?
(a) Chivalry.
(b) Deliberate treachery.
(c) Fidelity.
(d) Perfection.

3. How does Gregory see in the darkness?
(a) His eyes have adapted.
(b) With a candle.
(c) With a glowstick
(d) With a flashlight.

4. What other crime did he commit that he wasn't caught for?
(a) He traded his son for a daughter and a blanket.
(b) He traded his daughter for a red tablecloth, a hen and a handful of cigarettes.
(c) He traded his son for a horse and a saddle.
(d) He traded his daughter for ten chickens, and a horse.

5. What did Despereaux do instead of searching for food like the rest?
(a) He explored.
(b) He slept.
(c) He listened to the music.
(d) He read.

6. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?
(a) Have mercy.
(b) Take me.
(c) Adieu (Farewell).
(d) Be brave.

7. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?
(a) He sees the Princess pick up Despereaux.
(b) He sees the Princess wink at Despereaux.
(c) He sees the Princess touch Despereaux's head.
(d) He sees the Princess smile at Despereaux.

8. What is the most basic and elemental rule that all mice adhere to?
(a) Never walk a straight line.
(b) Never reveal yourself to humans.
(c) Never eat cheese in the morning.
(d) Never chase cats.

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

10. What is the last of the great, ancient rules of mice?
(a) Never touch humans.
(b) Never speak to humans.
(c) Never reveal a mouse's house to a human.
(d) Never allow humans to touch a mouse.

11. Who is the first to notice him there?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Princess Pea.
(c) The King.
(d) The referee.

12. Why does Gregory save Despereaux?
(a) Because of his big ears.
(b) Because he can tell stories.
(c) Because he spoke of love.
(d) Because Gregory is lonely.

13. What does Roscuro tell Botticelli he wants to do?
(a) Move to another dungeon.
(b) Go upstairs into the light.
(c) Let someone else torture the prisoner.
(d) Leave the dungeon for ever.

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

15. Other than ridiculous, how is love described in this tale?
(a) Wonderful and powerful.
(b) Purposeful and determined.
(c) Joyful and illuminating.
(d) Heartfelt and devoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Despereaux is complimented by the first human he meets?

2. What does Roscuro offer to do?

3. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?

4. Where does he fall to?

5. What happens when he realizes this truth?

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