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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Despereaux's last name?

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

4. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?

5. Where does the Mouse Council want to send Despereaux?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Princess Pea notices him swinging from the chandelier?

2. What happens when the Princess begins to cry?

3. What is the job of the threadmaster?

4. What is the vote taken by the Mouse Council and what are the results?

5. What are the basic rules of being a mouse that Despereaux breaks when he hears the music?

6. What is the crime that led to the new prisoner being brought down to the dungeon?

7. Why does the jailer tell Despereaux that he definitely does not want to be let go in this place?

8. Why does Despereaux refuse to renounce his actions in front of the Mouse Council?

9. What other crime did the prisoner admit to committing for which he was never caught or punished?

10. Why was the killing of rats unsuccessful, and what did the King do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Mig named after? What age is she when her mother dies? What does her father do shortly thereafter? What does he get as a result? Where does Mig find herself afterward? What is her new situation like? What is the biggest challenge that she faces?

Essay Topic 2

How does Despereaux cope with being thrown into the dungeon? What does he do to reassure himself? How do his actions save his life? What causes Despereaux to faint for the second time in one day? What is the first thing he sees when he comes to?

Essay Topic 3

What behavior does Despereaux exhibit that is unusual? How do his siblings from former litters attempt to help him? What is the outcome of their help? Why is Despereaux seemingly unable to conform and do what is expected of him? What does he do instead?

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