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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day does Roscuro leave the dungeon to go into the light of the castle?
(a) On the King's anniversary.
(b) On the Princess's birthday.
(c) On Despereaux's first birthday.
(d) On the day Despereaux is born.

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

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

4. What did the King do after his Queen died?
(a) He stopped making music.
(b) He stopped singing.
(c) He sank into despair.
(d) He outlawed soup.

5. What happens when he realizes this truth?
(a) He falls from the chandelier he is hanging on.
(b) He is hit with a broom.
(c) He is caught by the king.
(d) He falls from the tree.

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

7. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?
(a) His eyes were open.
(b) He held his finger.
(c) He smiled.
(d) He never cried.

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

9. What did Furlough not see the Princess do?
(a) Invite Despereaux to dinner.
(b) Take Despereaux to her private quarters.
(c) Pick Despereaux up.
(d) Kiss Despereaux.

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

11. What does the jailer show Despereaux?
(a) A pile of love letters.
(b) A pile of old photographs.
(c) A pile of bones.
(d) A pile of spoons, kettle and soup bowls.

12. What does Roscuro climb to?
(a) The book shelf.
(b) The serving table.
(c) A tree.
(d) The chandelier.

13. What does Despereaux's mother do when Despereaux is led away?
(a) She calls his name repeatedly.
(b) She faints.
(c) She refuses to look.
(d) She wails.

14. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?
(a) I'm happy to have met you.
(b) You are beautiful.
(c) I worship you.
(d) I honor you.

15. What does Gregory do?
(a) Chases him into the darkest part of the dungeon.
(b) Kicks him out.
(c) Locks him in a cage.
(d) Burns Roscuro's whiskers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?

2. What incredible thing happens when the Princess smiles at Despereaux?

3. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?

4. What do stories do for Gregory?

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

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