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

2. Why does Antoinette want no more babies?
(a) They are too much work.
(b) They never stop needing.
(c) They make her feel too sad.
(d) They ruin her beauty.

3. What did Despereaux do instead of searching for food like the rest?
(a) He listened to the music.
(b) He slept.
(c) He explored.
(d) He read.

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

5. Where does the Mouse Council want to send Despereaux?
(a) To another colony.
(b) To the Princess.
(c) To the dungeon.
(d) To the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the beating of the drum tell the Mouse Council members?

2. What does Despereaux do in the library?

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

4. What does Furlough see that makes him think that Despereaux is a goner?

5. What is Despereaux's father's name?

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