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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First: Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Despereaux's brother and sister take him to the library for?
(a) To educate him.
(b) To read a bedtime story.
(c) To eat the bindings.
(d) To show him how to read.

2. What does Despereaux say to the Princess before the King makes him leave?
(a) I worship you.
(b) I'm happy to have met you.
(c) I honor you.
(d) You are beautiful.

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

4. What one thing must all mice do?
(a) Conform.
(b) Learn to read.
(c) Avoid cats.
(d) Have a family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do stories do for Gregory?

2. What could Despereaux smell on the threadmaster's breath?

3. What does Despereaux wonder about that chills him?

4. What does Despereaux want before the guards lead him to the dungeon?

5. How much thread does the threadmaster use?

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