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

2. What is Despereaux's destiny?
(a) To leave the area.
(b) To live in the castle.
(c) To meet the rats.
(d) To find his real true love.

3. What does Despereaux do in the library?
(a) He researches his heritage.
(b) He eats the bindings.
(c) He reads the books.
(d) He looks out the window.

4. What is the last of the great, ancient rules of mice?
(a) Never reveal a mouse's house to a human.
(b) Never allow humans to touch a mouse.
(c) Never touch humans.
(d) Never speak to humans.

5. What makes the Princess cry?
(a) Her father banishes Despereaux from the castle.
(b) Her father yells at Despereaux.
(c) Her father fears Despereaux.
(d) Her father condemns Despereaux to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most basic and elemental rule that all mice adhere to?

2. What did the Pea announce when her father finished playing and singing?

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

4. How many mice are in the Mouse Council.

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

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