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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Despereaux is complimented by the first human he meets?
(a) His feet.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His hands.
(d) His ears.

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

3. What did Furlough not see the Princess do?
(a) Pick Despereaux up.
(b) Kiss Despereaux.
(c) Take Despereaux to her private quarters.
(d) Invite Despereaux to dinner.

4. What did Furlough first notice when Despereaux was born?
(a) His eyes were open.
(b) He held his finger.
(c) He smiled.
(d) He never cried.

5. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?
(a) He sees the Princess pick up Despereaux.
(b) He sees the Princess touch Despereaux's head.
(c) He sees the Princess wink at Despereaux.
(d) He sees the Princess smile at Despereaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than ridiculous, how is love described in this tale?

2. What does Despereaux discover the sound to be?

3. What is Despereaux's last name?

4. What incredible thing happens when the Princess smiles at Despereaux?

5. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?

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