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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. Why does Despereaux tell the jailer he cannot die?
(a) Because he is too young.
(b) Because he wants to read.
(c) Because he is in love.
(d) Becaue he wants to learn how to write.

2. How long has Gregory been in the dungeon?
(a) For decades, for centuries, for eons, for eternities.
(b) Six months or so.
(c) Five or six years, he isn't exactly sure.
(d) Two years.

3. How old are both the Princess and Mig now?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eight.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Ten.

4. What does the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?
(a) That a mouse has been discovered.
(b) That a crime has been committed.
(c) That an important decision must be made.
(d) That a meeting is being called.

5. What color is the Princess's horse?
(a) Gold.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two reasons make the dungeon so dangerous?

2. How many mice has Gregory saved before Despereaux?

3. When the Princess sees him and calls out, what does Roscuro realize?

4. What did Miggery's father get when he sold her in the marketplace?

5. What is the new prisoner being jailed for?

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