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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Third: Chapters 24-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the threadmaster and Despereaux have in common?
(a) They both like music.
(b) They both think the Princess is beautiful.
(c) They both enjoy reading.
(d) They have the same father.

3. What does the light do to Roscuro?
(a) Fills him with sadness.
(b) Makes him turn away.
(c) Blinds him.
(d) Fills him with wonder.

4. What does perfidy mean?
(a) Fidelity.
(b) Deliberate treachery.
(c) Perfection.
(d) Chivalry.

5. What is the most basic and elemental rule that all mice adhere to?
(a) Never chase cats.
(b) Never reveal yourself to humans.
(c) Never eat cheese in the morning.
(d) Never walk a straight line.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Despereaux's destiny?

2. What makes the Princess cry?

3. What else did the King order?

4. Why couldn't Mig be a lady in waiting?

5. What were the last words the Queen spoke?

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