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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. Why does Pea tell them she cannot be threatened?

2. When Despereaux wakes the next morning, what does he realize he has to do?

3. When did Miggery Sow's mother die?

4. What does Despereaux fall into when the cook gives the napkin a shake?

5. Where does Roscuro stand when he talks to Pea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the cook's response when Despereaux falls out of the napkin and into a measuring cup full of oil?

2. What do Roscuro and Mig ask the Princess to do before they take her down to the dungeon?

3. What happens to Miggery Sow after her mother dies?

4. How does Despereaux come to be back in the kitchen with Mig and the cook?

5. How is Despereaux injured, despite Mig's attempt to ensure his freedom?

6. Why does Roscuro give up?

7. What is Mig supposed to do with the food she takes down to the dungeon?

8. What other positions does Miggery hold and why don't they work out?

9. What does Despereaux find the Cook doing when he manages to roll the thread as far as the kitchen?

10. How does Roscuro introduce himself to Miggery and what does he tell her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Roscuro get upstairs into the light? What does he see when he gets there? What rooms does he visit? Which room does he become drawn into and what attracts his attention? Where does he go to get a closer look? Who sees him first and what is the response?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Who takes an interest in him almost immediately, and why? What does his savior want from him? Why does Despereaux ask to be released? What changes his mind? What is he told about the layout of the dungeon? How does his savior overcome this obstacle?

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