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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Fourth: Chapters 34-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which rat was born in the dungeon several years before Despereaux was born?
(a) Alec.
(b) Chakara.
(c) Chiaroscuro.
(d) Whiskers.

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

3. What does Gregory whisper to Despereaux as he wraps him in his napkin and puts him on his dinner tray?
(a) Back to the light.
(b) You are free my friend.
(c) Back to your family.
(d) Up to the kitchen.

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

5. What were the last words the Queen spoke?
(a) That rat is at play.
(b) There is a rat in my soup.
(c) There is a rat in the dining hall.
(d) There is a rat on the loose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dark things are in Pea's heart?

2. What does Despereaux decide he must do?

3. What does Botticelli have on a long, braided rope?

4. What does the threadmaster tell Despereaux to do?

5. Who is the Princess dreaming about when Mig approaches?

(see the answer key)

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