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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. What does Antoinette call out as Despereaux is led away?
(a) Take me.
(b) Be brave.
(c) Have mercy.
(d) Adieu (Farewell).

2. Who is the first to find Despereaux in the dungeon?
(a) Frederick.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Geoffrey.
(d) Furlough.

3. What does Gregory do?
(a) Burns Roscuro's whiskers.
(b) Locks him in a cage.
(c) Kicks him out.
(d) Chases him into the darkest part of the dungeon.

4. What does Despereaux's mother put on in honor of her youngest mouse being taken to the dungeon?
(a) A new hat.
(b) A tremendous amount of makeup.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A black veil.

5. Why does a piece of red string get tied around Despereaux's neck?
(a) So he can use it to find his way in the dark.
(b) To be used as a portable sewing kit.
(c) To remember his family by.
(d) To mark him as a condemned mouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Despereaux describe the sound he hears?

2. When did Miggery Sow's mother die?

3. What choice is 'Uncle' given?

4. What does Despereaux have an unusual interest in?

5. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?

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