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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Despereaux see on the way to where the Princess is held.
(a) People chained to the walls.
(b) Gregory's blanket.
(c) Tufts of fur, bits of red thread and mouse bones.
(d) Rat holes on both sides of the hall.

2. What was the King dreaming as Pea is led down to the dungeon?
(a) That he and the queen were having soup.
(b) That they were entertaining in the banquet hall.
(c) That the queen was a bird with green and gold feathers.
(d) That the royal family was out for a ride through the Kingdom.

3. How does Mig try to help?
(a) She tries to cut off Roscuro's head with a knife.
(b) She calls out to the King's guard.
(c) She throws the chains at Roscuro.
(d) She tries to kick Roscuro out of the way.

4. How old are both the Princess and Mig now?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Thirteen.

5. What does Roscuro tell Mig the Princess will get?
(a) Her royal desserts.
(b) Her perfect place.
(c) Her just desserts.
(d) Her divine comeuppance.

6. Why couldn't Mig work as a chambermaid?
(a) She wasn't fast enough.
(b) She couldn't get past how beautiful it all was.
(c) She was too plump.
(d) She wasn't a good cleaner.

7. What does Despereaux do with the needle?
(a) Points it at Roscuro's heart and tells him not to move.
(b) Drops it on the dungeon floor.
(c) Gives it to Mig.
(d) Gives it to the Princess.

8. What does Mig drop into the pound cake?
(a) Egg shells.
(b) A serving spoon.
(c) An onion.
(d) A ring.

9. What does Roscuro do first in his plan?
(a) He chews through Gregory's rope.
(b) He finds a place to hide, upstairs.
(c) He finds the room the Princess is in.
(d) He tells Mig about his plans.

10. What does Roscuro want Pea to dress in?
(a) The gown she wore at the banquet.
(b) Mig's peasant dress.
(c) Her royal robe.
(d) Her traveling clothes.

11. What does Despereaux dream of?
(a) The love of a Princess.
(b) The reunion with his family.
(c) A knight swinging a sword.
(d) A King and his Queen.

12. What is Roscuro's last name?
(a) Remorso.
(b) Progresso.
(c) Morsel.
(d) Disgusto.

13. Where does Roscuro stand when he talks to Pea?
(a) On Mig's shoulder.
(b) On the nightstand.
(c) On Pea's bed.
(d) In Mig's pocket.

14. What makes Despereaux weep?
(a) Fear and disappointment, nausea and loss.
(b) The loss of his tail.
(c) Love and friendship, loss and loneliness.
(d) Exhaustion, despair and hope, joy and pain, gratitude.

15. What did the man like giving Mig?
(a) A good spanking on occasion.
(b) A good clout to the ear.
(c) Baubles for her hair.
(d) Fine clothes to wear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pea tell them she cannot be threatened?

2. What does Roscuro ask Despereaux to do?

3. What job is Mig given on her first day?

4. What is in her right pocket?

5. What do the soldiers do with Mig?

(see the answer keys)

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